Sheila keeps interrupting Manohar when he is playing with his friends, but he __________ because she is his younger sister.

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Option 1: puts up with her

Option 2: puts along with her

Option 3: puts her off

Option 4: puts her on

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The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to tolerate or endure someone's annoying behavior. Option 1 -> puts up with her -> means to tolerate or endure someone despite their annoying behavior. Option 2 -> puts along with her -> incorrect preposition; 'puts along with' is not a standard phrasal verb. Option 3 -> puts her off -> means to postpone something or to make someone lose interest, not to tolerate. Option 4 -> puts her on -> means to tease someone or pretend something is true, not to tolerate behavior.

When your annoying little brother keeps bothering you while you're trying to study, but you don't get angry because you love him anyway, you put up with his behavior. It means tolerating someone or something unpleasant because you have to or choose to, even when it tests your patience.

IPMAT Indore (VA) PYQs

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