Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

"I am sure my classmates will bear out my statement".

What is 'bear out' in the sentence given above?

Options:

verb phrase

compound verb

phrasal verb

verb

Correct Answer:

phrasal verb

Explanation:

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.