The new student broke the ice by cracking a joke in the class.
What does "broke the ice" mean here?

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A Started a fight
B Broke something
C Made people feel comfortable
D Left the room

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Answer: C. Made people feel comfortable

Answer: c) Made people feel comfortable
Explanation: To "break the ice" means to relieve tension or start a conversation in a stiff or formal situation.

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