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Phrasal verb meaning "be noticeable": pick the best completion Context: Height and flaming red hair make someone noticeable in a crowd. Complete the sentence: "She ______ from the crowd because of her height and flaming red hair." Choose the correct option.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    stood out
  • B
    stood off
  • C
    stood up
  • D
    stood by

Answer

Correct Answer: stood out

Explanation

Given data

  • Cause: distinctive height and hair colour.

Concept/ApproachStand out means “to be easily noticeable or prominent.”

Option analysisstood out — correct; she was conspicuous. ✅stood off — means kept a distance.stood up — rose to a standing position or failed to keep an appointment.stood by — remained nearby or offered support.

Final Answerstood out

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