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182. intermediate-97
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 97 (Answer Keys)
Idioms with the phrasal verb break
 
A1
After years of working for a shoddy employer I was finally able to break away from that company and set up
my own business.
answer: (b) break away
A2
Nasa is currently in the process of trying to work out how to avoid any more of its spaceships from breaking up
on re-entry to Earth.
answer: (d) breaking up
A3
Residents living in the immediate vicinity of the prison were told to be on the look out for a group of criminals
who recently broke-out out of gaol.
answer: (c) broke-out
A4
It can be very difficult for youg couples to break up a marriage when there are young children involved.
answer: (d) break up
A5
I decided to break off my realtionship with my girlfriendwhen I found out that she was seeing someone else.
answer: (a) break off
A6
"Be careful not to spill the yolk when you break open the egg."
answer: (c) break open
A7
A burglar broke into when I was away on vacation and stole of my electronic goods.
answer: (a) broke into
A8
Teachers in Sydney have decided to call a snap strike next week after negotiations with the State Government
over a ten per cent pay increase broke down early this morning.
answer: (b) broke down
A9
A rebel Labour Party MP recently decided to break away from his party and become and independent member
for his electorate.
answer: (b) break away
A10
I am always very worried that my car will break down because it is already twenty years old.
answer: (d) break down

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