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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The young woman broke ___ on hearing the news of her husband's death.

Option 1: up

Option 2: down

Option 3: off

Option 4: in


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Correct Answer: down


Solution : The second option is the correct answer: down .

Break up : To end a relationship or group.

Break down : To start crying inconsolably.

Break off : To separate or detach something from a larger whole.

Break in : To enter a building or place forcibly and without permission.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "The young woman broke down on hearing the news of her husband's death."

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