Question

Fill in the blank with appropriate phrasal verb. Despite the stressful environment, she managed to _________ the demanding nature of her job for seven years.

• A. put out
• B. put up with
• C. put off
• D. put on

Answer 1

Answer:

B. put up with

Put up with is a phrasal verb meaning to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult.

In this sentence, she continued working for seven years despite the stressful environment and demanding nature of her job.

Therefore, put up with is the correct answer.

Meanings of the Other Options

1. Put out – To extinguish or cause inconvenience.

• Example: Please put out the fire.

2. Put up with – To tolerate or endure.

• Example: I cannot put up with his behaviour.

3. Put off – To postpone or delay.

• Example: They put off the meeting until Monday.

4. Put on – To wear clothing or apply something.

• Example: She put on her new dress.

Important Phrasal Verbs with PUT

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
Put up with	Tolerate
Put off	Postpone
Put on	Wear
Put out	Extinguish
Put up	Erect / accommodate
Put down	Suppress / criticise
Put away	Store
Put forward	Propose