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![](/i/favi32.png) Conversation Questions and Activities to Aid in the Learning of EnglishConversation Questions and Activities to Aid in the Learning of EnglishFree Talk Hand BookConversation Questions and Activities to Aid in the Learning of English
Arranged according to tense, topic, and levels of difficulty
By Prof. Mark McDowell, M.A. Mark’s ESL World ~ http://www.marksesl.com
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"Sharon will be late for work today. Her car broke down on the freeway."
break in (1. often no object; with an object, break into--inseparable): enter by
using force (and breaking a lock, window, etc.)
"Jane's apartment was burglarized last night. Someone broke in while Jane
was at the movies." / "Somebody broke into Jane's apartment while she was
at the movies.
break in (2. separable): wear something new until it's / they're comfortable.
"These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to
break them in."
break in (3. separable): train; get someone / something accustomed to a new
routine.
"I hope I can learn my new job quickly. The manager hasn't scheduled much
time for breaking me in."
break up (1. no object): disperse; scatter.
"What time did the party break up last night?"
break up (2. usually no object; with an object, break up with [inseparable)]): end a
personal relationship.
"Tim and Julie aren't going steady any more. They got really angry with each
other and broke up."
"Have you heard the news? Julie broke up with Tim!"
"I'm sorry to hear that their marriage broke up. I'm sure the divorce will be
difficult for the children."
bring / take back (separable): return something.
"Yes, you can borrow my pen, don't forget to bring it back to me when you're
finished."
"This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back to the library."
bring off (separable): accomplish something difficult; accomplish something
people had considered impossible or unlikely.
"No one thought Chuck could get an A in that course, but he brought it off. "
bring up (1. separable): mention (as a topic of discussion).
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