Break In A Sentence + Paragraph & Conversation Questions

Today we are going to check out many examples of break in a sentence, along with a paragraph and conversation questions! Please use the various examples to practice English with. We will also be looking at some phrasal verbs with break, too!

Break In A Sentence

This is the first set of examples for break in a sentence that we will practice today. These sentences will help you get comfortable with how to use the word in different situations. Read and repeat them to get used to the word’s pronunciation.

1. I need to take a break from work.
2. She broke the glass by accident.
3. We will break for lunch at noon.
4. He broke his leg while skiing.
5. I like to break up my tasks into smaller pieces.
6. The news broke early this morning.
7. She broke the chocolate into pieces to share.
8. We need to break the habit of being late.
9. He tried to break the record for the fastest time.
10. I’m going to break down the project into steps.

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How to make sentences with break?

To make sentences with break, remember it can be both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to separate or destroy something. As a noun, it refers to a pause or rest. For example, “I need to take a break.” We use “break” when talking about stopping work or separating something into parts. It can also refer to damage or interruption. For example, “She broke the vase by accident.” Knowing how to use “break” helps you talk about pauses, interruptions, or even changes in a situation.

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Sentences with break

Now, let’s look at some more example sentences with break. These will help you practice how to use it in a variety of different situations.

11. I broke my phone screen when I dropped it.
12. We will break the meeting into two parts.
13. She broke down in tears after hearing the news.
14. I need to break away from my daily routine.
15. They broke the window during the storm.
16. He broke the rules and was given a warning.
17. I love to take a break after long hours of work.
18. She broke her promise to help me.
19. We need to break the silence and talk about it.
20. He broke the ice with a funny joke at the party.

Broken in a sentence

Next up, we shall look at today’s word used in the past. Here are 10 examples of broken in a sentence. As with the other ones, read and repeat them out loud to practice your English.

21. The chair was broken after the fall.
22. He had broken the rules before, but he learned his lesson.
23. I found a broken piece of glass on the floor.
24. She had broken the vase, but she apologized.
25. My car was broken down on the side of the road.
26. He had broken his promise to meet me on time.
27. The phone was broken, so I had to buy a new one.
28. I had to fix the broken door handle.
29. We found a broken toy under the couch.
30. The bridge was broken after the flood.

Questions with break

Now that we’ve practiced many examples, let’s move on to conversation questions. These will help you practice using break and broken in full sentences. Try to answer them completely, in full sentences, to practice your English. Here are 5 examples to get you started, along with how to answer them. After them, you will see some more questions. Don’t worry if you are unsure about how to answer them. Use your imagination to create sentences.

31. What do you do when you need to take a break?
    I usually go for a short walk or grab a coffee.
32. Have you ever broken something by accident?
    Yes, I broke my phone screen when I dropped it.
33. How do you usually spend your lunch break?
    I like to eat and relax for a little while.
34. Have you ever had a broken heart?
    Yes, I had a broken heart after a difficult breakup.
35. What should you do if you break something expensive?
    I would apologize and offer to pay for the damage.

Break used in questions

36. How do you feel when you take a break?
37. Have you ever broken something important to you?
38. How do you break a bad habit?
39. What happens when you break a promise?
40. Have you ever broken a record?
41. How do you usually break up your day?
42. Do you take breaks during long work hours?
43. How do you break the news to someone?
44. What would you do if you broke something valuable?
45. Can you think of a time when you broke something unintentionally?

Paragraph using break

Now, here’s a short fictional paragraph that uses the word break a few times. Feel free to use this as inspiration for any writing projects you have. Also, note how the word is used in sentences.

When Mike was working on his project, he decided to take a short break. He felt exhausted from working nonstop. After his break, he returned to his desk with a clear mind and finished the task quickly. He also broke down his work into smaller pieces to make it easier. Mike knows that taking breaks is important for staying productive and focused throughout the day. By taking a short break every few hours, he can finish his tasks without feeling overwhelmed.

Paragraph with break: simple English

Here is a short and simple paragraph that uses the word break. How many times can you find the word?

Sara worked all morning. She needed a break. She took a quick break and grabbed some coffee. After the break, she felt better and continued working. Later, she decided to break her work into smaller parts. This made it easier for her to finish. She knew that taking breaks was important to stay focused.

Phrasal verbs with Break

The verb “break” is used in many different ways in English, often in combination with other words to describe various actions. Here are a few common phrasal verbs with “break” to help you talk about situations where things are separated, interrupted, or stopped.

Phrasal Verb using Break	Meaning	Example Sentence
Break down	To stop working (usually machinery)	My car broke down on the way to work.
Break up	To end a relationship or meeting	They decided to break up after five years together.
Break into	To enter somewhere forcibly or illegally	The thief broke into the house last night.
Break out	To escape or begin suddenly (often a conflict or illness)	A fire broke out in the building at midnight.

Break in a sentence, along with questions and a paragraph, too!

I hope you have enjoyed reading through and repeating all of today’s examples of break in a sentence! Learning to use the word break is helpful because it helps you talk about pauses, interruptions, and changes in various situations. Whether it’s a pause at work, breaking something by accident, or breaking bad habits, knowing how to use “break” correctly can improve your ability to communicate.