Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She frankly confessed that she couldn’t __________ to purchase a car then.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) afford.
Explanation: “Afford” means to have enough money to pay for something. (खरीदने की क्षमता होना)
Example: I can’t afford to go on a vacation this month.
Meanings of other given options and why they are incorrect:
· (a) stand: To tolerate or bear something. (सहन करना) – Doesn’t fit the context of purchasing.
· (b) tolerate: To allow or endure. (सहन करना) – Not suitable for financial context.
· (d) spend: To use money to buy something, but "afford" is the correct verb for financial capability.