Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
While they were on holiday their house was broken _________ and some valuable paintings were stolen.

• A. down
• B. into
• C. about
• D. away

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

into

Option B is the correct answer because the preposition 'into' is used to denote to a position in or inside something. So the phrasal verb 'broken into' in this context means to forcefully enter inside the house.

Note that the prepositions provided in the options are added to the verb 'broken' so as to form different phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are basically multi-word verbs.

Option A is incorrect because 'broken down' means in a very bad condition or very tired and sick; this usage is incorrect in the given sentence.

Option C is incorrect because 'about' means relating to a particular subject and 'broken about' is incorrect usage of the preposition.

Option D is incorrect because 'broken away' means to escape, leave or move away.