IPMAT Indore 2019
VA
Sentence Completion
Easy
The problems may be difficult, but all you have to do is __________ as long as you can.
The problems may be difficult, but all you have to do is __________ as long as you can.
Correct Option: 4
- hang in up there: This phrase is incorrect and doesn't align with any recognizable English idiom or expression. The mixing of "hang in" and "up there" creates a confusing and grammatically incorrect sentence.
- hang on there: Although "hang on" is a valid phrase meaning to hold tightly or persist, the addition of "there" at the end is not idiomatic in this context, making the phrase awkward and incorrect.
- hang on to that: This phrase correctly uses "hang on," which means to hold something tightly or maintain a belief or course of action. However, the addition of "to that" implies holding onto a specific item or thought, which does not fit the intended motivational context of the sentence.
- hang in there: This is the correct phrase. "Hang in there" is a common expression used to encourage someone to continue enduring a difficult situation or to persist through challenging times. It matches the intended meaning of the sentence, encouraging perseverance.
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IPMAT Indore 2019