Question

Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below to convey the same meaning:
I can't tolerate your laziness.
A. Put off
B. Put forward
C. Put up with
D. Put out

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘tolerate’ means to endure something which is annoying or disturbing. Example: I can’t tolerate your egoistic attitude. We will look for an option that best expresses a meaning similar to the word ‘tolerate’ and replace it.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option with the help of the above stated hint.
Put off: The phrasal verb ‘put off’ means to delay something. Example: I have been putting off this meeting for a long time. This is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘tolerate’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Put forward: The phrasal verb ‘put forward’ means to propose or offer an idea or suggestion. Example: I would like to put forward my point of view. This is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘tolerate’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Put up with: The phrasal verb ‘put up with’ means to accept someone’s annoying or irritating behaviour. Example: I can’t put up with your laziness. This is similar in meaning to the word ‘tolerate’. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Put out: The phrasal verb ‘put out’ means to extinguish a fire or fire related objects like a cigarette. Example: They immediately put out the fire by buckets of water. This is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘tolerate’. Therefore, this is not the correct option

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: A Phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and an adverb or preposition along with other elements. The meaning of a phrasal verb is different from the meaning of its individual words. Example: Move on. It doesn’t mean to move on in a particular direction but to leave something as it is and forget it and divert your attention.