Break: Multiple meanings
- 1. BREAK Definitions: a rest period b) to separate into parts suddenly or violently c) an escape d) to tame a horse Look at the definitions. Write the correct letter before each sentence ___ 1. The robber BROKE into the garage. ___ 2. The cup BROKE when it fell. ___ 3. Finding the treasure was a BREAK. ___ 4. Mike took a BREAK from his work. ___ 5. The prisoners planned to make a BREAK ___ 6. The robber made a BREAK from jail. ___ 7. The policeman BROKE the sad news. ___ 8. The strong wind BROKE the branch. ___ 9. I didn’t want to BREAK the news to Bob. ___ 10. Brandi knows how to BREAK a horse. Exercise 1 a b c f e c g b g d e) a stroke of good luck g) to tell something gently f) to force one’s way
- 2. a) horse is a challenge. 1. I broke my BREAK Exercise 2 Match the two parts of each sentence. Put the correct letter before each number. 2. Getting the news story 3. It was difficult to 4. Dad stopped to take 5. There was a 6. We don’t know who 7. My dog broke 8. Dad broke the news 9. Someone broke into 10. To break a b) glasses. c) planned the prison break. d) at dinner. e) was a break for Sam. f) break that colt. g) the theater. h) break in the storm. i) into the candy box. j) a break from driving.