Question

Correct the underlined phrase with the appropriate phrasal verb :
The burglar not only broke in our neighbour's house, but also injured her.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Broke up
• C. Broke out
• D. Broke out of

Answer 1

The correct option is A NO CHANGE

A phrasal verb is a verb combined with an adverb or preposition to provide a meaning different from the literal meaning of that individual verb. The underlined phrasal verb 'broke in' means 'to illegally or forcefully enter someone's house'. As it's relevant in meaning to the given statement that means the burglar forcefully entered the neighbour's house, option A is correct. 'Broke up' means the end of a romantic relationship, a couple who broke up, a marriage that broke up. It does not refer to burglary, hence option B is incorrect. 'Broke out' refers to a sudden appearance of something, like a disease or acne 'My skin broke out after I ate fried chicken bought from a hawker'. It isn't relevant to the given statement, hence option C is incorrect. 'Broke out of' means 'to escape from', like 'he broke out of prison last night'. It refers to escaping, and not entering, hence isn't relevant here and option D is incorrect.