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sonam shivani

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· 1 Months ago

run out option (Question: 193858.2 )

run out mean exhausted, so he spent all his money. kindly explain why it is not correct.

Question:
DIRECTIONS: Sentences given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
It is a pity that he has run _____ his fortune over gambling and drinking. 
Options:
A) into 
B) through
C) up
D) out
Solution:
Ans: (b) 'Through' should come in place of blank as 'to run through means' to use up quickly'. 'Run into' means 'to meet or find by chance'. 'Run up' means 'to make or become greater or larger'. 'Run out' means 'to be exhausted'.

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,
*Run out is used to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left.
Example-
"Do you have any milk?" "Sorry, I've run out."
*Run out is also used If a supply of something runs out, all of it has been used or it is completely finished.
Example-
The milk has run out.
My patience is beginning to run out.
*Run out is also used If a document or official agreement runs out, the period of time for which it lasts finishes.
Example-
My passport runs out next month - I must get it renewed.
* Run out is also used to say that there is not much time left in which to achieve something.
Example-
Time is running out for the men trapped under the rubble.
*More examples
We've run out of toilet roll.
I'll have to stop you there, we've run out of time.
I've run out of milk - would you like some creamer instead?
They squatted (in) an old house in King's Cross when their money ran out.
The lease runs out in two years' time.
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· 1 Months ago

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