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More phrasal verbs with Break (5)

Complete the sentences with a phrasal verb based on break

After learning the basic verb forms of English grammar it is essential to see how phrasal verbs are used in the English language. here are some more exercises to practise phrasal verbs this time using the verb break.

 

Phrasal Verbs (5) - more exercises with BREAK

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Question 1
An argument about politics .... between the two groups of students
A
broke into
B
broke out
C
broke down
D
broke off
Question 1 Explanation: 
break out means "start" or "erupt" in this sense
Question 2
The more conservative members have decided to .... and form their own political party.
A
break out
B
break off
C
break away
D
break down
Question 2 Explanation: 
break away means "separate" from something in this sense
Question 3
When I got there  the door was open, someone had .... my office!
A
broken away
B
broken down
C
broken into
D
broken off
Question 3 Explanation: 
break into means "force entry" into a building or a vehicle
Question 4
The fishing boat hit some rocks and started to .... .
A
break up
B
break away
C
break down
D
break off
Question 4 Explanation: 
break up means "break into smaller pieces" in this sense
Question 5
The workers decided to .... the talks with the company. The conditions offered were unacceptable
A
break away
B
break up
C
break off
D
break down
Question 5 Explanation: 
break off means "not continue" with talks, negotiations, an engagement in this sense
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