The fireman had to break_the door
Correct answer: D. down
- A. to
- B. on
- C. by
- D. down
Explanation
The correct answer is D. downThe sentence should read: "The fireman had to break down the door."The phrasal verb "break down" means to force open or demolish something, like a door
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