Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank with the correct…
2023
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank with the correct collocation.
The jeep crashed and ______ flames.
- A.
burst in
- B.
burst into
- C.
burst onto
- D.
bursts out
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Correct answer: B
Answer: burst into
Explanation: "burst into flames" is the standard collocation meaning to suddenly catch fire.
Why "burst into" is correct: It directly collocates with "flames" to express that something started burning suddenly.
Why "burst in" is incorrect: It means to enter suddenly and does not pair with "flames."
Why "burst onto" is incorrect: It is used with nouns like "the scene" ("burst onto the scene") and not with "flames."
Why "bursts out" is incorrect: It is present-tense and usually applies to reactions or emotions (e.g., "bursts out laughing"). The expected expression for catching fire is "burst into flames."
Example: The jeep burst into flames after the crash.
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