In the lesson ‘My Childhood’ in your textbook, Beehive, the phrasal verb ‘break out’ is used by combining a verb (break) with a preposition (out) denoting the meaning ‘to begin’. Many more phrasal verbs can be formed with the same verb ‘break’ joining with other prepositions. They are— break into break away break open break down break up Now, replace the underlined words with a phrasal verb from the list given above using the correct form. (a) The passengers were troubled when the bus stopped due to engine failure. (b) Neha’s relationship with Rohan came to an end over a very silly matter. (c) The burglar in spite of all security, entered Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables. (d) The child attempted to leave the mother’s grasp, but she held fast. (e) The new director desired to discard the age-old practices in the office.
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Explanation:
(a) The passengers were troubled when the bus stopped due to engine failure: The passengers were troubled when the bus break down.
(b) Neha’s relationship with Rohan came to an end over a very silly matter: Neha’s relationship with Rohan broke up over a very silly matter.
(c) The burglar in spite of all security,entered Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables: The burglar in spite of all security, break into Mr Khan’s house and took away all valuables
(d) The child attempted to leave the mother’s grasp, but she held fast: The child attempted break open, but she held fast
(e) The new director desired to discard the age-old practices in the office: The new director desired to break away the age-old practices in the office .
Answer:
A) Break down
B) broke up
C) break into
D) break open
E) break away