The Deputy Manager . . . . . . . ., to resign because all his proposals were . . . . . . . . down by his superiors.

offered , thrown
gave , held
began , kept
willing , knocked E. threatened , turned

The correct answer is: B. gave, held

The Deputy Manager gave up, to resign because all his proposals were held down by his superiors.

  • Gave up means to stop trying to do something because you think it is impossible or too difficult.
  • Held down means to prevent someone from doing something or to keep them in a low position.

The other options are incorrect because they do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

  • Offered means to present something to someone for them to accept or reject.
  • Began means to start doing something.
  • Willing means to be prepared or happy to do something.
  • Knocked means to hit something with your fist or a hard object.
  • Threatened means to say that you will hurt someone or do something bad to them if they do not do what you want.

I hope this helps!