##  [Phrasal verbs: Take a break!](/en/quiz/phrasal-verbs-take-break-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. Richard and Véro were on their way to the airport when their car broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).apart

down

off

2. The animal broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) its cage and ran free.out in

out of

off

3. As David was talking, Melissa broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) with a comment.in

out

through

4. The paramedics broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) the truck and pulled the passengers out.in

into

through

5. After two years of dating, Louise and Jacques broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif).apart

out

up

6. You should break ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) your new hiking shoes before your trip.in

out

off

7. To ease the tension, James said something funny, and everyone broke ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) in laughter.apart

through

out