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Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? The balloon **exploded the loud noise**, causing a brief panic among the children.

1. exploded to the loud noise
2. explodes into the loud noise
3. explode in the loud noise
4. exploded with a loud noise

Correct answer: exploded with a loud noise

Solution

'Exploded with a loud noise' is correct — 'with' is the appropriate preposition indicating the accompanying sound. 'Exploded to' and 'explode in' are grammatically incorrect. 'Explodes into' is present tense and contextually wrong. 'Exploded with' ✓.

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