Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
If you will ____me a little longer, I'll answer all the questions.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → bear with
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
The speaker asks the listener to wait patiently a little longer before the questions are answered.
Complete sentence: If you will bear with me a little longer, I'll answer all the questions.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) bear away | to carry off or to win a prize. It says nothing about patience. | Our team bore away the trophy. |
| (2) bear on | to be relevant to or to affect something. A person cannot be asked to "bear on me a little longer". | These new facts bear on the case. |
| (3) bear out | to support or confirm a statement or theory | The test results bear out the doctor's view. |
| (4) bear with (answer) | to be patient with someone for a short time while they do something | Please bear with me while I find the file. |
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