Break Down

> Let's read some sentences:

* Why are you late ,Jermane? Don't you tell me that the bus broke down again!
* What a terrible journey! We broke down twice on the way home.
* I'm nervous about use her washing machine in case it breaks down again.

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> As you could see , Break down means " to stop working because of a fault". Considering that, are you able to identify what type of things can break down?

a) tools
b) machines
c) vehicles
d) dreams

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Break or break down?

1- Certainly you know the verb " break" and its meaning. I wonder if you can find the right way to complete these sentences.

1) Can I borrow your pen? Mine's (broken)- (broken down)
2) if the air conditioning system (breaks)- (breaks down), call the engineer.
3) I tried to cut some very thick paper and the scissors (broke)- (broke down).
4) My new mobile phone's (broken)- (broken down). did you drop it again?

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2- Answer the following questions, using the verb break down:

a) Why are you washing your clothes by hand?
---- Well, I'm washing my clothes by hand cos' ...............................

b) Is your car reliable?
Yes, ..............................................

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