Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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“She decided to _____ as the competition was quite stiff.”
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- stand out
- leave
- get out
- stand down
- stand out
Correct Option: D
stand down : to leave a job or position
stand out (Phr. V.) : to be easily seen ; to be much better/more important than somebody/
something
get out (Phr. V.) : to leave/go out of a place
Here, stand down is the right usage.
