Fill in the blanks.
1. Break ………………………….. a piece of licorice for me.
To break off is to tear off.
2. The mainmast broke ………………………. in the storm.
Break away means detach or separate.
3. The trade unions broke ………………………….. negotiations and called a strike.
Break off can mean end
4. The convict broke ……………………….. jail.
5. Give me a complete ………………………… of all the supplies you need.
Breakdown can mean categorization or itemized list. Break down is a verb.
6. The argument between the friends led to their ……………………..
Breakup is a noun. It means separation or split.
7. The train had a ………………………. outside of Seattle.
Breakdown can mean failure or collapse. Break down is a verb.
8. It is so cold you can see your ……………………
Breath is a noun. It is the air from your lungs.
9. You only have to ……………………….. that clear mountain air to feel rejuvenated.
Breathe is a verb. To breathe is to inhale and exhale.
10. I ……………………….. my hand while making soup.
Burned and burnt are both correct as the past tense and past participle of burn.
11. No one will eat that ……………………. cake.
Only burnt can be used as an adjective.
12. The burning building gave ...................................... an eerie light.
Give off can mean emit.
Answers
1. Break off a piece of licorice for me.
2. The mainmast broke away in the storm.
3. The trade unions broke off negotiations and called a strike.
4. The convict broke out of jail.
5. Give me a complete breakdown of all the supplies you need.
6. The argument between the friends led to their breakup.
7. The train had a breakdown outside of Seattle.
8. It is so cold you can see your breath.
9. You only have to breathe that clear mountain air to feel rejuvenated.
10. I burnt / burned my hand while making soup.
11. No one will eat that burnt cake.
12. The burning building gave off an eerie light.
