DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
He put up a lot of work on that article

Options

A. a) put in
B. b) put down
C. c) put over
D. d) No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) put in (Phr. V.) : to spend a lot of time or make a lot of effort doing something
put up (Phr.V.) : to show a particular level of skill, determination, etc. in a fight or contest
The team put up a great performance.
put down (Phr.V.) : to land (of an aircraft or its pilot)
put over (Phr.V.) : to communicate your ideas, feelings, etc. successfully to somebody
Here, put in is the right usage.