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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

The detailed audit report presented to the board of directors failed to ________ the manager's claims of operational transparency during the fiscal year. Which of the following phrasal verbs correctly completes the sentence?

  1. bear outAnswer
  2. B
    bear up
  3. C
    bear with
  4. D
    bear down

Answer

The phrasal verb 'bear out' correctly completes the sentence because it means to corroborate or confirm.
The phrasal verb 'bear out' means to corroborate, support, or prove the truth of a statement or claim. In this context, the sentence requires a verb indicating that the audit report did not confirm or substantiate the manager's claims.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The sentence discusses an audit report evaluating a manager's claims, requiring a verb that means 'to confirm' or 'to substantiate'.
Understanding the intended contextual meaning is essential for selecting the correct particle.
2
Evaluate the particle combinations with the root verb 'bear'
'Bear out' means to substantiate; 'bear up' means to endure; 'bear with' means to be patient; 'bear down' means to press hard.
Different particles alter the core meaning of phrasal verbs significantly.
3
Select the appropriate phrasal verb
'Bear out' provides the exact meaning required by the sentence.
Only 'bear out' fits the requirement of an audit report corroborating financial claims.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs with 'Bear'
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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