In the following question, part of the sentence is underlined. Below it are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’. In order to understand the chain of events, Detective Inspector Smith decided to break off all of Evelyn’s movements.

In the following question, part of the sentence is underlined. Below it are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’. In order to understand the chain of events, Detective Inspector Smith decided to break off all of Evelyn’s movements. Correct Answer Break down

The sentence uses the form ‘break off’, which is incorrect and thus needs improvement.

Break off is a phrasal verb which means to disappoint someone by not meeting them or not doing something that they arranged to do together.

Break down is a phrasal verb which means to suddenly become very angry

Thus, the alternative ‘break down’ which would be an improvement for the sentence and makes it meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

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