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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

The temporary financial assistance provided to the affected small business owners was barely sufficient to __________ until the main reconstruction grant was released. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

  1. tide them overAnswer
  2. B
    tide them through
  3. C
    bear them out
  4. D
    carry them through

Answer

tide them over
The phrasal verb 'tide (someone) over' correctly expresses the meaning of providing temporary financial support to help someone survive a lean period until further funds are made available.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual meaning of the sentence
The sentence refers to providing short-term financial aid to help business owners manage until a permanent grant arrives.
Understanding the context clarifies that a phrasal verb meaning 'to assist temporarily through a difficult period' is required.
2
Select the appropriate phrasal verb and particle
The correct idiom is 'tide (someone) over'.
'Tide over' specifically denotes sustaining someone temporarily until additional help or resources become available.

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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs
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