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Expressions with Break
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The firefighters had to break the door ___ to rescue the little girl.
a. into
b. out
c. down
Answer
c
The burglar broke ___ the house and stole all their money and jewelry.
a. away
b. into
c. forth
Answer
b
I don't know why their marriage is breaking ___ .
a. through
b. in
c. up
Answer
c
After two hours of hard work, we decided to break ___ for a little cup of coffee.
a. off
b. up
c. into
Answer
a
We have to break ___ all our emotional barriers to feel free.
a. away
b. down
c. into
Answer
b
When he spread the news, panic broke ___ in the city.
a. in
b. away
c. out
Answer
c
Scientists will break ___ in their search for new sources of energy.
a. up
b. through
c. out
Answer
b
Mary feels miserable, for she's just broken ___ her boyfriend.
a. with
b. up
c. down
Answer
a
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Vera Mello
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vcqm@ruralsp.com.br
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