Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alter native. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
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The new Sultan has been able to
bear up all opposition.
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- bear off
- bear down
- bear out
- No improvement.
Correct Option: D
No improvement
bear up (Phr.V.) : to remain as cheerful as possible during a difficult time.
bear down (Phr.V.) : to move quickly towards somebody/something in a determined or threatening way
bear out (Phr. V.) : to show that somebody is right or that something is true
