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"It is hard to........................ the loss of a child."

Aput on

Bput up with

Cput in

Dput off

Answer:

B. put up with

Read Explanation:

The sentence:

"It is hard to put up with the loss of a child."

Means:

  • To tolerate or endure something difficult or unpleasant.

  • To accept or deal with something, even if it's hard.

However, the phrase "put up with" typically implies:

  • A sense of resignation or acceptance.

  • A feeling of being forced to endure something.

On the other hand:

The sentence:

"It is hard to come to terms with the loss of a child."

Means:

  • To accept or acknowledge something difficult or unpleasant.

  • To process or deal with one's emotions regarding a difficult situation.

The phrase "come to terms with" implies:

  • A sense of acceptance or acknowledgment.

  • A feeling of beginning to process or deal with one's emotions.

In this context, "come to terms with" is a more idiomatic and common expression to describe the difficulty of coping with the loss of a child.


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