Cholera has broken _ in my city
Correct answer: D. out
- A. in
- B. up
- C. away
- D. out
Explanation
In the sentence "Cholera has broken out in my city," the word "out" is used as part of the phrasal verb "break out." "Break out" means to start suddenly or become widespread. In this context, "out" emphasizes the idea that the cholera outbreak has occurred and is spreading beyond a confined or controlled area. So, "out" is used to indicate the sudden and widespread occurrence of the disease within the city.
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