Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. My car (broke off) on my w...
Let's understand the meanings of each phrasal verb given in the options:
Broke off = became separated/detached
Broke out = started/began suddenly
Broke in = force entry to a building
Broke down = suddenly ceased or stopped to function (of a machine or motor vehicle)
As per the context of the sentence, the correct phrasal verb is "broke down".
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. My car (broke off) on my w...
Improvement of Sentence: My car broke down on my way to the office.
Explanation:
The given sentence is talking about the condition of the car on the way to the office. The word "broke off" is not appropriate in the given context as it means "to become detached or separated". Therefore, the correct word that conveys the meaning of the sentence is "broke down". Let's see the explanation of each option:
a) Broke out: This phrasal verb is used for sudden and unexpected events such as a fire, war, or disease. It is not relevant to the given context.
b) Broke in: This phrasal verb is used for forcefully entering a building or a vehicle. It is not relevant to the given context.
c) Broke down: This phrasal verb means to stop working due to a mechanical problem. It is appropriate in the given context.
d) No improvement: The original sentence is incorrect, so it needs improvement. Therefore, this option is not correct.
In conclusion, option (c) is the correct answer as it conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.