Brake and Break - Confusing words

Brake and Break - Confusing words


Brake and Break are different in meaning but frequently misused and confused.

Brake- Break: Pick and choose the correct alternative:

1. The children get one short break and one long break in school.
2. The children get one short brake and one long brake in school.
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ANSWER: 1. The children get one short break and one long break in school.




3. The brakes of my car are not working properly. So it is risky to drive the car.
4. The breaks of my car are not working properly. So it is risky to drive the car.
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ANSWER: 3. The brakes of my car are not working properly. So it is risky to drive the car.




5. You should never break your promise.
6. You should never brake your promise.
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ANSWER: 5. You should never break your promise.




7. The mechanic replaced the brake of my van.
8. The mechanic replaced the break of my van.
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ANSWER: 7. The mechanic replaced the brake of my van.



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