Fill in the blank with the most suitable Phrasal Verb : -
On hearing the news of her husband's sudden demise, she __________.
Choose the correct option :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → broke down
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
A wife who hears of her husband's sudden death is overcome with grief, so "she broke down".
Complete sentence: On hearing the news of her husband's sudden demise, she broke down.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) broke off | to end something suddenly (a talk, a relationship) or to separate a piece from something | The two countries broke off trade talks. |
| (2) broke down (answer) | (of a person) to lose control of one's feelings and start crying | The old man broke down when he saw his burnt house. |
| (3) broke out | to start suddenly (a war, a fire, a disease) or to escape from prison | A fire broke out in the market last night. |
| (4) broke up | to end a relationship or, for a meeting or school, to come to an end | The meeting broke up at noon. |
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