WAEC - English Language (1989 - No. 65)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
As the opposing parties would not agree, the peace meeting....in confusion.
As the opposing parties would not agree, the peace meeting....in confusion.
broke out
broke through
broke off
broke up
Explicació
The phrasal verb "broke up" means to come to an end in a disorderly or sudden way, which fits the context of a peace meeting that ended in confusion. The phrasal verb "broke out" → Means to start suddenly (e.g., A fight broke out). It does not fit here.