"I am sure my classmates will bear out my statement".
What is 'bear out' in the sentence given above?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → phrasal verb
- "Bear out" is a phrasal verb, meaning "to confirm or support something."
- In the given sentence, "bear out" means that the classmates will support or confirm the speaker's statement.
- A phrasal verb consists of a main verb (bear) and a particle (out) that together create a meaning different from the original verb alone.