PHRASAL VERB - BREAK exercise iframe

Replace the verb in brackets with 'break' (in the correct tense) and the correct preposition or adverb.
Example : The meeting (came to an end) at 6 p.m. => The meeting broke up at 6 p.m.

I was late because my car (stopped functioning) on the way to work.
1. BROKE OUT
2. BROKE UP
3. BROKE DOWN
Eva decided to (stop her relationship) with Tom when he lied to her.
1. BREAK DOWN
2. BREAK UP
3. BREAK AWAY FROM
The terrified horses (forced through) the surrounding fence.
1. BROKE INTO
2. BROKE OUT OF
3. BROKE THROUGH
The student (lost control of her emotions) when she heard she had failed.
1. BROKE DOWN
2. BROKE UP
3. BROKE IN
The supervisor suddenly (interrupted) our telephone conversation.
1. BROKE AWAY FROM
2. BROKE UP
3. BROKE IN ON
She decided to (become independent) the network and work free-lance.
1. BREAK INTO
2. BREAK OUT
3. BREAK AWAY FROM
An epedemic of cholera (started quickly) after the earthquake.
1. BROKE THROUGH
2. BROKE OUT
3. BROKE FREE
A dangerous criminal (escaped from captivity) a high-security jail today.
1. BROKE AWAY
2. BROKE THROUGH
3. BROKE OUT OF

PHRASAL VERB - BREAK

Multiple-Choice Exercise