Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the given sentence:
The Mehras _______ all their problems cheerfully.
A) Called on
B) Carried out
C) Coped with
D) Came of

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence.

Complete answer:
Option A) Called on – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘called on’ is ‘pay a visit to someone or look in’ and this word is not the best fit in the sentence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Carried out – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘carried out’ is ‘to bring to a successful issue’ and this is not the best fit in the sentence and it does not make sense i.e. The Mehras carried out all their problems cheerfully. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) Coped with – is the correct answer because the meaning of ‘coped with’ is ‘to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner’. Thus, this is the best fit and meaningful sense in the given sentence. The Mehras coped with all their problems cheerfully. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option D) Came of – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘came of’ is ‘to acquit oneself’ and this is not the appropriate fit in the sentence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:The sentence is in simple past tense. Option C is the most appropriate answer as compared to any other because the meaning of cope is to face and deal with responsibilities or problems. For example: After her breakdown she couldn't cope any longer. So, The Mehras coped with all their problems cheerfully is the meaningful sentence.