Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). Choose the part which has an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as your answer.

The news of his marriage to another girl (a) / was a shock to her (b) / but she bore up bravely (c) / and went on as if nothing has happened. (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Case of improper phrasal usage. 'Bear up' means to endure, as under a strain; keep up one's spirits. 'Bear with' means to be patient with, or to keep one's calm. So, here it should be - ''but she bore with the news bravely''.