Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:
His folly will surely ____________ his ruin.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → bring about
Bring about means to cause something to happen. His folly (foolish behaviour) will cause his ruin.
Example: The new policy brought about major changes in the schools.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: bring out — Incorrect. Bring out means to publish or produce something, or to make a quality easy to see.
Example: The publisher will bring out a new edition next month.
Option 2: bring up — Incorrect. Bring up means to raise a child or to mention a subject.
Example: She brought up an important point at the meeting.
Option 4: bring in — Incorrect. Bring in means to introduce a new law or system, or to earn money.
Example: The government plans to bring in a new tax.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bring about | 14-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |