- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
- Every question essentially contains a usage tip, so solve carefully.
- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
- Solve the same test again to memorize the tips.
Phrasal Verbs: Bear
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
The protesters looked scared as police bore down on them, waving their batons as they moved in. | |
She spotted him on the other side of the room and bore over him. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘bear down on’, which means to move towards.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
The judge said that the new evidence didn’t bear by the case and hence couldn’t be used in the court. | |
The judge’s character may well bear on the final decision. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘bear on’, which means to influence, affect.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
The statistics bear out the government’ position on the issue. | |
The statistics bear in the government’ position on the issue. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘bear out’, which means to confirm that something is correct.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
He is bearing up over the pressure. | |
He is bearing up under the pressure. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘bear up under’, which mean to cope with something difficult or stressful.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage
Please bear for me a moment before I finish this email. | |
Please bear with me a moment before I finish this email. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘bear with’, which means to be patient.
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