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In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement'. The transition back to work is easier, however, if individuals have worked previously and have skills to fall out on.

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement'. The transition back to work is easier, however, if individuals have worked previously and have skills to fall out on. Correct Answer to fall back on

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. to fall back on

Key Points

  • Usage of the phrasal verb 'fall out' which means ‘have an argument' is inappropriate in this sentence.
  • 'Fall back on' which means ‘to have the option to use something if other plans are not successful.
    • ​Ex: If I don’t get this job, I still have my freelance work to fall back on.
  • ​Here in the sentence, if individuals have worked previously and have skills, they have the option to use these to make transition work easier.
  • Hence, ‘to fall back on’ should be used in place of ‘to fall out on’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
  • Among the given choices, only option 1 replaces the given bold part most appropriately.
     

Correct sentence: The transition back to work is easier, however, if individuals have worked previously and have skills to fall back on.

Additional Information

Some phrasal verbs with the word 'fall'

  • Fall Apart: Break into pieces
    • Ex: That chair is so old, it looks like it’ll fall apart if anyone sits on it
  • Fall Back: Retreat (especially in the case of an army)
    • Ex: The general ordered the soldiers to fall back to a safer location.
  • Fall Behind: Not make sufficient progress to stay on schedule.
    • Ex: We fell behind on the project and finished it ten days late.
  • Fall Down / Fall Over: When a person or structure falls to the ground.
    • Ex: The skaters fell down in the middle of their performance.

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