Fill in the blank with the most suitable collocation.
We were at school together, but our ____________ after we left school.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) friendship developed.
Explanation: The correct collocation is "friendship developed", which means their bond became stronger over time. (Hindi: दोस्ती का विकास हुआ)
Example: Their friendship developed during college and lasted for decades.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) friends grown – grammatically incorrect
· (b) friendship grows – present tense; inconsistent with past context
· (c) friends developed – incorrect; people don’t "develop", friendships do
�� Grammar Tip:
✔ Use “develop” with abstract nouns like friendship, relationship, understanding.