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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

The newly uncovered forensic evidence serves to ________ the testimony provided by the key witness during the trial. Which of the following options best completes the sentence?

  1. A
    bear up
  2. bear outAnswer
  3. C
    bear down
  4. D
    bear off

Answer

The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'bear out'.
The correct phrasal verb 'bear out' means to confirm, substantiate, or corroborate a claim or statement, perfectly fitting the context of forensic evidence confirming witness testimony.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context to determine the intended meaning.
The context requires a verb meaning to corroborate, confirm, or substantiate the witness testimony using forensic evidence.
Forensic evidence is evaluated based on whether it supports or refutes statements given by witnesses.
2
Evaluate the phrasal meanings of the verb 'bear' combined with different particles.
'Bear out' means to confirm or substantiate, whereas 'bear up' means to endure distress, 'bear down' means to exert pressure, and 'bear off' means to steer away.
Only 'bear out' provides the accurate idiomatic meaning required to complete the clause correctly.

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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs
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