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Which answer explains In a class of one’s own correctly?

  • To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
  • Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
  • A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
  • Much better than others of the same type
Correct answer(s):
  • Much better than others of the same type

Select the best explanation of Hold sway.

  • A disapproving or negative opinion about something
  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • To have power, control, or influence
  • To apply influence or force to make someone act
Correct answer(s):
  • To have power, control, or influence

What idea is expressed by Hold one’s breath?

  • A collection of false statements
  • To wait anxiously or expectantly
  • As an extra addition
  • To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
  • To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
Correct answer(s):
  • To wait anxiously or expectantly

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Hold in abeyance.

  • A difficult and complicated problem
  • A very large and sudden improvement or change
  • To stop supporting a group and act independently
  • To suspend or postpone something temporarily
Correct answer(s):
  • To suspend or postpone something temporarily

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Hold a brief for?

  • To have a natural talent for something
  • To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
  • To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
  • A small and unimportant part of a large system
Correct answer(s):
  • To support or defend a person, idea, or cause

Which option gives the closest meaning of Have the courage of one’s convictions?

  • To act according to one’s beliefs despite pressure
  • To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
  • After taking all facts and circumstances into account
  • To fail completely or produce no result
  • An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
Correct answer(s):
  • To act according to one's beliefs despite pressure

In English grammar, how should Have one’s back to the wall be understood?

  • To be in a difficult situation with very few choices
  • A clear practical example or warning
  • An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
  • A mysterious quality or feeling
Correct answer(s):
  • To be in a difficult situation with very few choices

Choose the correct meaning of Have feet of clay.

  • To obey or be controlled by someone else
  • To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image
  • To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
  • To become no longer popular or common
Correct answer(s):
  • To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image

What does the phrase Have a vested interest in mean in standard English?

  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
  • Through spoken recommendation or information
  • Central to the main issue or problem
Correct answer(s):
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something