Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He is a weak student and somehow pulled over the exams.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pulled through.
- Pulled through - to go through something difficult and achieve success
- Pulled down - to knock down something
- Pulled up - to scold someone or to inform of one's arrival
- Pulled together - to cooperate or act together
In the context of the sentence, "pulled through the exams" conveys that despite being a weak student, he managed to get through the exams.
Hence, Pulled through is the correct answer.