English usage – collocation: Choose the correct verb to complete the collocation 'the record has not been … since 1911' in the context of a tiger hunt measurement.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Improvement
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aimproved
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Bbroken
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Cbettered
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DNo improvement
Answer
Correct Answer: broken
Explanation
Given context'The record for the biggest tiger hunt has not been … since 1911 …'
Concept/ApproachThe natural collocation is 'record broken'. 'Improved' or 'bettered' are not typically used with 'record' in formal standard English.
Correct choice'The record … has not been broken since 1911 …'
Common pitfalls'met' (from the original) is incorrect usage; 'improved/bettered' do not pair idiomatically with 'record'.
Final Answerbroken