Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
He could not _______ to watch his beloved dog being taken away.

• A. fall
• B. care
• C. bear
• D. feel

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

bear

In the given sentence, the subject, 'He' loved his dog so much that he could not tolerate it when his dog was being taken away. The verb, 'bear' means 'tolerate something, usually something that one dislikes'. Hence, it is the correct word which can meaningfully complete the given sentence and option C is correct.

Option A is incorrect as the phrase 'could not fall to watch', conveys no meaning.

Option B: The verb, 'care' means show interest or feel concern about something/ someone. 'He could not care' means that 'He did not have any concern'. This statement is false as the subject, 'He' loved his dog. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: is incorrect as the phrase 'could not feel to watch', conveys no meaning.