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Help the frantic roommate explain their morning disaster by choosing the best word for each gap.
I spent an entire hour looking _________________________ my missing car keys. I was just about to give _________________________ and take the bus to campus. Then, I found _________________________ that my mischievous cat had hidden them under the sofa!
The correct answers are for, up, and out.
Phrasal verbs often have idiomatic meanings that are different from the original verb.
- Look for: To search for something that is lost or needed. (Note: "look at" means to direct your eyes toward something, and "look after" means to take care of someone).
- Give up: To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.
- Find out: To discover information or learn a new fact.