In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.
They broke up their partnership as they found each other guilty of breach of promise.
A. broke out
B. broke off
C. broke in on
Correct option - 2
Broke up - to come or smash to pieces; used for a meeting, school term etc. that comes to an end; also used for end of a informal relationship.
For e.g.:- The meeting broke up at 6 p.m.
Broke out - to begin suddenly
For e.g. :- Dengue has broken out in the city.
Broke off - to separate; to end; stop suddenly especially used for formal relationship.
For e.g. :- He broke off the deal with his investors.
Broke in on - to interrupt, burst suddenly into.
For e.g. :- I was talking to James and suddenly his brother broke in on our conversation.
So, clearly, option 2 i.e. only B is the correct answer.
Correct sentence - They broke off their partnership as they found each other guilty of breach of promise.