The boss simply could not _________ his inefficiency any more.

• put off
• put up with
• put down
• put across
Correct Option: B  [ put up with ]

Remark:

The manager was _________ an explanation of his conduct.

• called for
• called off
• called to
• called up
Correct Option: A  [ called for ]

Remark:

Instead of "tolerance" we can say:

• bear on
• bear in
• bear with
• bear at
Correct Option: C  [ bear with ]

Remark: bear with: be patient or tolerant with someone.

The weary traveller ________ the door of a deserted house in a forest. (Phrasal verbs)

• Knocked down
• knocked off
• knocked at
• knocked out
Correct Option: C  [ knocked at ]

Remark:

The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle.

• postpone
• wait and see
• allow it to take its own course
• prevent
Correct Option: D  [ prevent ]

Remark:

Find appropriate Phrasal verb for " Be patient "

• Hold out
• Lay off
• Hold on
• Hand out
Correct Option: C  [ Hold on ]

Remark: "hold on" means "be patient.
e.g:"Please hold on for a second; I'll be right with you."

Her supporters began to _________ and she was left alone.

• fall over
• fall away
• fall off
• fall on
Correct Option: B  [ fall away ]

Remark: "fall away": To stop supporting or interacting with someone.

Find appropriate Phrasal verb for " Resist "

• let down
• Hold out
• Look upto
• Hold over
Correct Option: B  [ Hold out ]

Remark: "hold out" means "to resist."
e.g: "He held out and didn't accept the unfair offer."

His folly has brought about his ruin.

• frustrated
• caused
• disappointment
• confirmed
Correct Option: B  [ caused ]

Remark: brought about: to cause something to happen.

The detective suddenly ________ a useful clue.

• gave in
• came across
• fill up
• fell down
Correct Option: B  [ came across ]

Remark: "Come across" in this sense means to find or encounter something by chance or unexpectedly.