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English Grammar›Ch 9: Phrasal Verbs›Mastering Phrasal Verbs: Break & Bring
Essential phrasal verbs for SSC, Defence, and State exams.
A phrasal verb combines a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning. 'Break' often implies sudden separation or failure, while 'Bring' focuses on causing change or movement.
Memory Hooks
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Break into | Enter by force | Thieves broke into the house. |
| Bring about | To cause to happen | Social media brought about a change. |
| Break off | End a relationship | They broke off their engagement. |
| Bring out | Publish or highlight | The author brought out a new book. |
Break down
(Vehicle failure)
Vehicle failure
The car broke down.
Bring up
(Raise a point)
Raise a point
Bring up the issue.
Break into
(Forceful entry)
Forceful entry
Break into a safe.
Bring down
(Reduce prices)
Reduce prices
Bring down prices.
Thieves broke into inside the house.Thieves broke into the house.
Don't use 'inside' with 'break into'; 'into' already implies moving inside.
She broke down into tears.She broke down in tears.
Use 'in tears' with 'break down' when referring to crying.
The war broke off in 1914.The war broke out in 1914.
'Break out' is for sudden starts; 'Break off' is for ending something.
Q1.The government is trying to ______ the inflation rate.
Q2.She ______ when she heard the tragic news.