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Fill in the blank in the sentence given below by choosing the correct option out of those that follow. Covid-19 has again ________ in China.
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Fill in the blank in the sentence given below by choosing the correct option out of those that follow.
Covid-19 has again ________ in China.

A.

broken out

B.

broken off

C.

broken up

D.

broken with

Correct option is A


The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) broken out.
Detailed Explanation (English):
• The sentence refers to the sudden spread or reappearance of a disease.
“Break out” is used for events like diseases, wars, fires, or riots that start suddenly.
• Hence, it perfectly fits the context of Covid-19 spreading again.
Correct sentence: Covid-19 has again broken out in China.
Grammatical Rule Used (English):
• “Break out” is an intransitive phrasal verb meaning to start suddenly.
• It does not take an object.
Grammatical Rule Used (Hindi):
• “Break out” का प्रयोग अचानक शुरू होने या फैलने वाली घटनाओं के लिए किया जाता है।
• यह एक intransitive phrasal verb है, इसलिए इसके बाद object नहीं आता।
Meanings of the other options:
(b) Broken off – to end or stop something suddenly, especially a relationship or discussion (अचानक समाप्त करना)
(c) Broken up – to separate into parts or to end a relationship (टुकड़ों में टूटना / रिश्ता खत्म होना)
(d) Broken with – to end relations or association with someone (संबंध तोड़ लेना)

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