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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: out

Explanation:


Given data

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


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


Option analysis
out — 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 Answer
out

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