After months of practice, he finally gave up smoking.What does gave up mean?
Correct answer: B. Stopped
- A. Handed over
- B. Stopped
- C. Started
- D. Postponed
Explanation
The phrase 'gave up' is a phrasal verb that means to stop doing something, especially something that is considered a habit or addiction, such as smoking. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that he has ceased the act of smoking after much effort. The other options do not accurately reflect this meaning: 'handed over' suggests giving something to someone else, 'started' indicates beginning an action, and 'postponed' implies delaying it, all of which are incorrect in this context.
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