Multiple choice

Directions: Match the two parts of a conversation.

The class has already started. Why are you late?

  1. Somebody came towards me on the way.

  2. My car was breaking again and again.

  3. I broke my car on the way.

  4. My car broke down on the way.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Broke down' is the past tense of 'break down'. It means (of a machine or motor vehicle) suddenly cease to function.

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