After Ronda _ the dish, she promised to buy me a new one.
Correct answer: C. Broke
- A. Washed
- B. Ate
- C. Broke
- D. Purchased
Explanation
The sentence should read: "After Ronda broke the dish, she promised to buy me a new one."Here's why:- "Broke" means to cause something to shatter or separate into pieces, which is a common reason for replacing a dish.- The sentence implies that Ronda's actions led to the dish's destruction, and she's taking responsibility by offering to replace it.
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