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Who broke it or break it- correct grammar?

The correct grammar depends on the context:

* "Who broke it?" is correct when asking who is responsible for something that is now broken. This is in the past tense, referring to an action that has already happened.

* "Who break it?" is grammatically incorrect. It mixes tenses and doesn't make sense.

* "Who breaks it?" is correct when asking who usually or habitually breaks something. This is in the present tense, referring to a repeated action.

Here's an example of each:

* "Who broke the vase?" (Asking about a past event)

* "Who breaks the most toys?" (Asking about a habitual action)

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