Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
In the morning we were up at ________ of day, and down to the nigger cabins to pet the dogs.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. break.
The phrase "break of day" refers to the time when daylight first appears, symbolizing the breaking or beginning of the day.
The sentence describes an early morning activity, and the phrase "break of day" naturally fits the context to indicate they woke up at dawn.
Hence, the correct sentence is- "In the morning we were up at break of day, and down to the nigger cabins to pet the dogs."