Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

John ___________by cracking a joke.

  1. broke the ice

  2. burnt the ice

  3. melt the ice

  4. made the ice

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Break the ice' is a common idiom meaning to relieve tension or awkwardness in a social situation, often by starting a conversation or making people feel more comfortable. Cracking a joke is a classic way to do this. The other options ('burn', 'melt', 'make') don't form correct idioms.

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