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प्रश्न
Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
You should buy some woollens before winter ________.
विकल्प
set up - put in place or start
set aside-save or keep for a particular purpose
Set down- write or record
set out- start on a journey
set in- begin and seem likely to continue
उत्तर
You should buy some woollens before winter sets in.
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