English Class 5 Phrasal Verbs

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The firefighters told the residents to ________ the building immediately because of the smoke.

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A get out
B clear out of
C keep away
D break out

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Answer: B. clear out of

The correct answer is B. To "clear out of" means to leave a place quickly, often because of a requirement or danger. "Get out" is common, but "clear out of" is the more formal complex phrasal verb for emptying an area.

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The firefighters told the residents to ________ the building immediately because of the smoke.

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