Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given three alternatives for the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as (4).

The new Sultan has been able to bear up all opposition.

  1. Bear off

  2. Bear down

  3. Bear out

  4. No improvement

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Bear down' means to 'intensify', 'bear out' is to confirm or substantiate. The correct verb phrase is 'bear off' which means to steer away.