Replace the underlined words with a phrasal verb from the list below.
Phrasal verbs areBreak into
Break away
break open
break down
break up
The passengers were troubled when the bus *stopped due to engine failure*
Answers
break down is the right answer
Answer:
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Explanation:
Break is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a list of them. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition. Example sentences are also given.
Break away – become separate; (of members of a group) escape; run away
Break down – a) fail to work; prove to be useless; b) become weak through overwork; c) be overcome by emotions
The car broke down on the way to work.
She broke down during the speech.
Break something down
To break something down is to use force to get it down.
Break into
To break into is to get into by force.
The police broke into the room where the captives were being held and freed them.
Break in on – interrupt, burst suddenly into
I was talking to James on the phone and suddenly the operator broke in on our call.
Break in
To break (a horse etc) in is to tame it.
We need a trainer to break in our pony.
Break something off – a) separate; b) end; stop suddenly.