Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

A thing liable to be easily broken

  1. Breakable

  2. Ductile

  3. Brittle

  4. Delicate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brittle describes a material that is hard but breaks or shatters easily when subjected to stress. This is the exact definition of something liable to be easily broken. Breakable is too general, ductile means capable of being drawn out into wire (opposite of brittle), and delicate means fragile or requiring careful handling.

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