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English I · Quiz 1 · 19 Jul 2026 · May 2026 term

Question 35: Choose the correct option: "Despite facing financial dif…

Question 35

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Choose the correct option: "Despite facing financial difficulties, they managed to ____________their savings for several months."

  1. A

    Live up

  2. B

    Live on

  3. C

    Live down

  4. D

    Live through

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  • B

    Live on

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Question 35 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 19 Jul 2026, in the May 2026 term (English1 16 Jul 26). It carries 1 mark.

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