Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. He burst ___ tears at the sight of his long lost son.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. to

  4. into
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Burst into tears' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to suddenly start crying. 'Burst in tears' and 'burst with tears' are not standard English phrases for this meaning.

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