Question 5

The glass in three of the windows broke during the storm.

The appropriate verb form to use in this context is "broke," indicating that the action occurred in the past. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which describes a specific event that has already taken place.

A) Broke

This option is correct because it uses the simple past tense, indicating that the action of breaking occurred during the storm. It accurately reflects the completion of the action in a past context.

B) Breaks

This option is incorrect as it uses the simple present tense, implying an action that is currently happening or a general fact. This does not fit the context of a specific past event during the storm.

C) Was broken

This option is incorrect because it uses the passive voice in the past tense. Although it suggests that the glass was broken by some force, it does not convey the direct action taken, which is better expressed by "broke."

D) Were broken

This option is incorrect as it also employs the passive voice. While grammatically correct, it does not effectively communicate the direct action of breaking that occurred as a result of the storm.

Conclusion

The choice "broke" is the only option that correctly indicates the action of the glass breaking during the storm in a straightforward manner. All other options either misuse verb tense or shift the focus away from the active nature of the event, failing to accurately capture the intended meaning of the sentence.