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    Question

    The glass package wasn't tied up securely and splintered

    while in the mail. Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted phrase/group of words.
    A got back into Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B looked after Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C put up with Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D came apart Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘splinter’ means ‘to break into small, sharp pieces’. The phrase ‘come apart’ means ‘to separate into several pieces’.

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