Question
In the following question, a sentence is given with a
phrase or idiom highlighted in bold. Select the option given below that can replace the highlighted phrase and mark that as your answer. The CEO’s speech was meant to motivate the employees, but his harsh words put out more frustration than enthusiasm.Solution
"Put out" generally means to extinguish (like a fire) or publish something, which does not fit the sentence.The correct phrase should be "stirred up", which means to provoke strong emotions or reactions.Meaning of other options-Gave rise to → means to cause something to happen, but it lacks the connotation of provocation.Put up with → means to tolerate something (incorrect usage here).Brought about → means to cause something but does not capture the intensity of the reaction.
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