Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Fill in the blank with a suitable Phrasal Verb from those given below :

When the judge asked some questions to Mr. Raju, he ______ in Court.

Options:

blow out

broke down

broke up

break up

Correct Answer:

broke down

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: broke down

Broke down suggests that Mr. Raju became emotional and lost control of his composure, possibly crying or showing intense distress. This aligns with the scenario where the judge's questions might have triggered strong feelings or brought up difficult memories.

Blow out can mean various things like extinguishing a flame, revealing something hidden, or making a mistake. It doesn't directly relate to emotional breakdown in this context.

Broke up implies a separation or end of something, like a relationship. It doesn't fit the situation where Mr. Raju's emotions are heightened, not broken apart. 

Break up is the base form of the phrasal verb and is grammatically incorrect in the sentence, which requires past tense."

Therefore, "broke down" most accurately conveys the image of Mr. Raju becoming overwhelmed and unable to maintain his composure in Court due to the judge's questions. It effectively communicates the emotional intensity of the situation.