Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

She burst _________ tears.

  1. onto

  2. upon

  3. into

  4. in
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrasal verb is 'burst into tears,' which is a fixed idiomatic expression in English meaning to suddenly start crying. 'Burst in' would mean to enter a room suddenly, 'burst onto' refers to jumping onto a surface, and 'burst upon' is not a standard collocation with tears.

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