GATE 2016 EE (EE2) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The chairman requested the aggrieved shareholders to ________ him.

bare with
bore with
bear with
bare

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Correct answer: (C) bear with

Explanation

“Bear with” means be patient with someone. It fits a request to aggrieved shareholders. “Bare” means uncover and “bore” is the past tense of bear or a different verb, so neither forms the required infinitive phrase. The answer is **bear with, C**.

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