Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option out of the ones given below:
With persistent persuasive sessions I managed to __________ a change in her views.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → bring about
Bring about means to cause something to happen, usually a change. The persuasive sessions caused a change in her views: "I managed to bring about a change in her views."
Example: The new principal brought about many improvements in the school.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: bring in — Incorrect. Bring in means to introduce a new law or system, or to earn money. One brings in rules, not a change in a person's views.
Example: The government brought in a new law on plastic bags.
Option 3: bring up — Incorrect. Bring up means to raise a topic for discussion or to raise a child; neither meaning fits causing a change.
Example: She was brought up by her grandparents.
Option 4: bring forward — Incorrect. Bring forward means to move an event to an earlier time or to put forward a plan; it does not mean to cause.
Example: The meeting has been brought forward to Monday.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bring about | 11-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |