Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
When a fire _________ at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.

broke out

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broke off

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broke down

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broke through

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Solution

The correct option is C broke out
Option A is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'broke out' in this context means to start suddenly.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because 'broke off' means to stop doing something, especially speaking or to end a relationship, 'broke down' means to stops working and 'broke through'means to force your way through something that is stopping you from moving forward.

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