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    Question

    Phrases in the sentences given below are highlighted.

    Choose the option which can replace all the underlined phrases. If there is no improvement needed, choose ‘No improvement required’. The leader refused to step down at the pressure from opposition parties. She decided not to give up to societal expectations while choosing her career. The company did not bow down on external demands during negotiations.
    A give away Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B give in to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C give up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D give off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All three sentences reflect the idea of yielding or surrendering under pressure. Errors: “step down at”  (wrong preposition + meaning mismatch) “give up to”  (incorrect structure) “bow down on”  (wrong preposition) Correct unified phrase: “give in to” Meaning: to yield/surrender to pressure or authority Fits all: leader → give in to pressure she → give in to expectations company → give in to demands Other options: give away → reveal/donate give up → quit (not “to”) give off → emit

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