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

Options

A. bear off
B. bear down
C. bear out
D. No Improvement

Answer

D

Explanation

(4) 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 I something in a determined or threatening way bear out (Phr. V.): to show that somebody is right or that something is true bear off (Phr.V.) : change course away from the wind.