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Phrasal verb – harmony vs. quarrel: supply the particle that completes "fall ____" to mean "quarrel". Sentence: "Brothers must live in harmony. They must never fall ____." Choose the correct particle to complete the phrasal verb.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    out
  • B
    apart
  • C
    off
  • D
    down

Answer

Correct Answer: out

Explanation

Given data

  • The phrasal verb "fall ____" should convey "to quarrel, to stop being friendly".

Concept/ApproachFall out (with someone) = have a quarrel or disagreement; relationship breaks down.

Option analysisout — correct particle: "fall out." ✅apart — means disintegrate physically/emotionally, not specifically "quarrel".off — means decrease or depart; not the idiom for quarrelling.down — means collapse or reduce; not used here.

Usage example"They fell out over money."

Final Answerout

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