Directions : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be…
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Directions : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
His lung cancer was ………….. by years of drinking.
- A.
brought out
- B.
brought in
- C.
brought up
- D.
brought on
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Correct answer: D
Explanation: The phrasal verb "bring on" (past: "brought on") means "to cause" or "to trigger", especially something negative.
Example: His lung cancer was brought on by years of drinking. — here, "brought on" clearly means "caused by".
"brought out": means to reveal or publish; not "to cause."
"brought in": means to introduce or to earn/bring in (money); not "to cause."
"brought up": usually means to raise (a topic or a child) or informally to vomit; it does not mean "to cause."
Therefore, "brought on" is the best fit because it conveys that the drinking caused the illness.