Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The affection of her husband carried her up in the midst of all her problems.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. bore her up.
The sentence implies that her husband helped her get through her troubles.
The meaning of the given phrases is:
Tear up: To destroy something such as a piece of paper or cloth by pulling it into pieces.
Bear up: To help one to endure or persevere through emotional distress
Stand up: To intentionally fail to meet someone when you said you would, especially someone you were starting to have a romantic relationship with
Drive up: to make (someone) irritated, angry, or crazy
The correct sentence is: The affection of her husband bore her up in the midst of all her problems.