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"Business falls off during summer months." The underlined phrasal verb means:

"Business falls off during summer months." The underlined phrasal verb means: Correct Answer to decline

The correct answer is 'to decline'.
Key Points

  • The given sentence is about business and how it is affected in summer months. 
  • If the amount, level, or value of something falls off, it gets smaller. 
  • Decline means to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
  • Therefore, 'falls off' means to decline. 

Additional Information

  • Phrasal verbs: a verb that is made up of the Main Verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. 
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    • How do you put up with your abusive husband? (put up with - to deal)

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