abrupt \ə-ˈbrəpt\ adjective sudden, unexpected. From Latin abruptus, broken off, from abrumpere, to rupture.

Based on the dictionary definition, which sentence correctly uses the word abrupt?

A. Jamie abrupted the vase sitting on the coffee table while cheering for his team after they scored.

B. Donatela sang the lullaby over and over, each time more softly, until her voice abruptly faded away to nothing.

C. During my algebra class, many students abrupt the teacher to ask questions when they are confused.

D. Our baseball game came to an abrupt halt in the second inning, when a flash of lightning sparked just beyond the trees.


D. is correct.​