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Which option explains At first sight?

  • when first seen
  • after many years
  • after careful study
  • without seeing
Correct answer(s):
  • when first seen

In everyday English, what does As far as I know mean?

  • without knowing anything
  • based on what I know
  • according to a secret
  • as far as I can run
Correct answer(s):
  • based on what I know

Which meaning best matches All the same?

  • exactly equal only
  • not at all
  • very early
  • nevertheless or still
Correct answer(s):
  • nevertheless or still

What does the idiom or phrase After all mean?

  • used to remind someone of an important fact
  • before anything happens
  • without any reason
  • as a final goodbye
Correct answer(s):
  • used to remind someone of an important fact

What is the correct meaning of According to?

  • because of a mistake
  • as stated by someone or something
  • without any source
  • in spite of
Correct answer(s):
  • as stated by someone or something

Which answer best describes Above all?

  • least importantly
  • under everything
  • most importantly
  • after a long time
Correct answer(s):
  • most importantly

Choose the option that explains A sign of the times.

  • an old road sign
  • a private secret
  • a weather forecast
  • something that shows what is common in the present age
Correct answer(s):
  • something that shows what is common in the present age

Which meaning would a teacher expect for A side issue?

  • a minor point that is not the main matter
  • the main problem
  • a serious accident
  • a clear answer
Correct answer(s):
  • a minor point that is not the main matter

What does the expression A safe bet usually mean?

  • a dangerous risk
  • a choice likely to succeed
  • a game of cards only
  • a certain failure
Correct answer(s):
  • a choice likely to succeed

Which answer correctly explains A rule of thumb?

  • a strict written law
  • a thumb injury
  • a practical general rule
  • a foolish idea
Correct answer(s):
  • a practical general rule

What idea does A rolling stone gathers no moss express?

  • moving always brings wealth
  • stones grow plants quickly
  • stillness is always bad
  • a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success
Correct answer(s):
  • a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success

Which simple meaning fits A question of time?

  • something expected to happen sooner or later
  • a math question only
  • something very unlikely
  • a question without an answer
Correct answer(s):
  • something expected to happen sooner or later

Select the meaning of A pain in the neck.

  • a helpful friend
  • an annoying person or thing
  • a neck exercise
  • a pleasant surprise
Correct answer(s):
  • an annoying person or thing

In Grade 7 English, what does A narrow escape mean?

  • a wide road
  • an easy victory
  • a close escape from danger
  • a planned visit
Correct answer(s):
  • a close escape from danger

Which meaning is correct for A matter of time?

  • something impossible
  • a clock problem only
  • a matter already finished
  • something that will happen eventually
Correct answer(s):
  • something that will happen eventually

When you see A change of heart in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • a change in feelings or opinion
  • a medical operation
  • a loud argument
  • a fixed rule
Correct answer(s):
  • a change in feelings or opinion

Which option is closest in meaning to Write down?

  • to forget a fact
  • to record something in writing
  • to speak louder
  • to erase a page
Correct answer(s):
  • to record something in writing

What is the best meaning for Worthwhile?

  • a waste of time
  • very dangerous
  • worth the time or effort
  • impossible to finish
Correct answer(s):
  • worth the time or effort

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Word of mouth?

  • a written law
  • a silent sign
  • a secret code
  • information shared by people talking
Correct answer(s):
  • information shared by people talking