Englicious

Brake vs Break

Same sound, very different consequences.

  • BRAKE — the thing that stops a vehicle (noun), or to use it (verb). Hit the brake!
  • BREAK — to shatter, or a pause/rest. Don't break it. Let's take a break.

Quick tip: a brAke stops A cAr.

Question 1

Please don't ___ the window with your head.

Question 2

Hit the ___ — there's a giant goat up there on the road!

Question 3

We've been studying English for four minutes already. Let's take a ___.

Question 4

Stop your car when necessary. It's better to the car than to your bones.