Which sentence is correct according to the listed verb-preposition patterns?
AThe thief broke in the house at midnight.
BThe thief broke into the house at midnight.
CThe thief broke to the house at midnight.
DThe thief broke on the house at midnight.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The thief broke into the house at midnight.
The correct idiomatic construction is "break into a house" when referring to unlawful entry.
**Therefore, option B is correct.**
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