Select the option that corrects the Phrasal Verb (appearing in bold letters) in the given sentence.
The burglarsbroke offmy neighbour's house when they were away.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. broke into.
Error concept: Wrong phrasal verb usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “broke off my neighbour's house” is incorrect and does not convey the intended meaning.
Grammatical concept:
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The correct phrasal verb is “broke into,” which means to enter a place illegally, typically by force.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “broke off” implies ending a relationship or separating something, which is not appropriate here.
How to correct: Replace “broke off” with “broke into.”
Correct phrase/ correction: broke into
Final sentence: The burglars broke into my neighbour's house when they were away.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.