##  [Phrasal verbs: Break time!](/en/quiz/phrasal-verbs-break-time-eng)

When combined with an adverb or a preposition, the verb **break** becomes a phrasal verb with a meaning all its own. In the sentences below, fill in the blank with the correct word.

1. Upon hearing the tragic news, Valentina broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).apart

down

out

2. When Sebastien eats peppers, he breaks ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) a rash.down in

out in

up in

3. When you want to get a big project done, break it ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) into small, manageable parts.down

apart

off

4. While the family was out, someone broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) and stole all the Christmas presents.in

into

through

5. The child broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) from his mother as soon as he saw the merry-go-round.away

down

up

6. Lisa was devastated when her fiancé broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) their engagement.apart

off

up

7. The baby’s first tooth broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) the gum.down

in

through

8. I can’t hear you. You’re breaking ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).up

through

away

9. The hockey game was almost over when a fight broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) in the stands.off

out

down

10. The board decided to break ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) tradition by hosting the annual meeting online instead of in person.from

with

up