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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The tin-roofed house gave up during the terrible storm.

  1. A
    gave away
  2. B
    No improvement required
  3. C
    gave way
  4. D
    gave over

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The underlined phrasal verb "gave up" means to surrender or stop making an effort, which is incorrect in the context of a structural collapse during a storm.
Let's analyze the meanings of the given phrasal verbs:

Give way: To collapse or break under pressure or strain. In the past tense, it becomes "gave way", which perfectly fits a house or roof collapsing under the impact of a terrible storm.

Give away: To donate something or reveal a secret.

Give up: To cease making an effort; surrender.

Give over: To hand over or devote to a particular purpose.

Therefore, "gave way" is the most appropriate phrasal verb to replace "gave up".

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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The tin-roofed house gave up during the terrible storm.
A
gave away
B
No improvement required
C
gave way
D
gave over

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