Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My friend has gone to Kerala on vacation, but I have no special plans. I will stay home and _______.

Correct option is D

The correct phrasal verb to fill in the blank is goof off.
Sentence: My friend has gone to Kerala on vacation, but I have no special plans. I will stay home and goof off.
Detailed Explanation:
“Goof off” means to waste time by doing unimportant things or not working. The context implies relaxation or idleness while the friend is away. This phrasal verb accurately conveys the speaker’s laid-back plan.
Correct word: Goof off
Hindi meaning: काम से बचना, समय नष्ट करना
Use in a sentence: He goofed off the entire weekend playing video games.
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) Pitch in – To contribute or help with a task.
Hindi: मदद करना, सहयोग देना – संदर्भ में नहीं बैठता।
· (b) Iron out – To solve a problem or disagreement.
Hindi: सुलझाना – छुट्टी या आराम से कोई लेना-देना नहीं।
· (c) Slip up – To make a mistake.
Hindi: चूक करना – वाक्य में कोई गलती की बात नहीं हो रही।