Distinguishing Between Brake and Break

What is the primary function of the word 'brake' when used as a verb?

• To start the engine

• To increase speed

• To slow down or stop a vehicle

• To make a loud noise

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is a correct usage of 'brake' as a noun?

• A type of light

• A short period of rest

• A device used to stop a vehicle

• A type of window

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which action does not relate to the verb 'brake'?

• Slowing down a car

• Accelerating during a race

• Stopping a vehicle

• Pushing a pedal

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'break' mean when used as a verb related to destruction?

• To construct something

• To paint an object

• To destroy or damage

• To repair

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is indicated by 'break' in a medical context, as seen on an x-ray?

• A healing bone

• A blood clot

• A fracture in the bone

• A muscle strain

What is a common non-physical form of 'break'?

• A musical note

• A type of dance

• A pause or rest from activity

• A style of painting

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When do people typically 'break' during work or study?

• Early morning

• Midnight

• Late evening

• At exactly 11 o'clock

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

What is the primary difference between 'break' and 'brake'?

• They are spelled differently

• Different usage in terms of physical and metaphorical stopping

• One is a verb, the other a noun

• No difference, they are synonyms

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A