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
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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