Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A fire ______ out in the basement of the house.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. broke.
Filler Concept: The correct phrasal verb for a fire starting suddenly is "break out" in past tense "broke out"
Grammatical Explanation: "broke" is the past tense of "break" and "break out" means to start suddenly especially for fire war or disease The sentence is in simple past tense
Correction: A fire broke out in the basement of the house
Final Sentence: A fire broke out in the basement of the house
Conclusion: The most appropriate option is broke because "broke out" correctly describes the sudden start of a fire.