| Idx | 0496 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | break |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The family broke just after he was born. |
| Correct Sentence | The family broke up just after he was born. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The family broke [[ ]] just after he was born. |
| Cloze Sentence | The family broke [[up]] just after he was born. |
| Cloze Answer | up |
| Choices | _ | up |
| Explanation | break up = stop being together as a couple or group: 'Did you know that Carol and Richard have broken up?' 'Can you remember when the Beatles broke up?' |
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