Sentence Improvement - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20163
Q. In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.
He was not bothered about putting up with appearances because he was leaving the company soon.- Published on 14 Mar 16a. Pushing up with
b. Pulling up with
c. Keeping up with
d. Meeting up with
ANSWER: Keeping up with
The right choice is (c) because you keep up with appearances. This is an English phrase. For example: She kept up with appearances because she was desperate for recognition at the office.
Putting in an appearance is another English phrase Note that appearances cannot be met, pushed or pulled hence these three options are wrong.
