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Which answer explains An article of faith correctly?

  • Fixed and not open to change
  • A strong belief accepted without question
  • To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
  • To suspend or postpone something temporarily
Correct answer(s):
  • A strong belief accepted without question

Select the best explanation of An air of mystery.

  • With general agreement
  • Unable to continue, work, or succeed
  • A mysterious quality or feeling
  • Not in any possible way
  • To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
Correct answer(s):
  • A mysterious quality or feeling

What idea is expressed by All things considered?

  • After taking all facts and circumstances into account
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
  • A simple practical method that is not exact or polished
  • To try any small hope when desperate
Correct answer(s):
  • After taking all facts and circumstances into account

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Act in good faith.

  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
  • To provide evidence or proof of something
  • An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Above suspicion?

  • To unite in support or defense of a group
  • An insult, rejection, or painful disappointment
  • A hidden and embarrassing secret from the past
  • So honest or respectable that no one is likely to suspect wrongdoing
  • A clear practical example or warning
Correct answer(s):
  • So honest or respectable that no one is likely to suspect wrongdoing

Which option gives the closest meaning of A vicious circle?

  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • To be in a difficult situation with very few choices
  • A harmful cycle in which one problem causes another and makes the first worse
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
Correct answer(s):
  • A harmful cycle in which one problem causes another and makes the first worse

In English grammar, how should A vested interest be understood?

  • A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
  • A situation likely to lead to failure, danger, or serious trouble
  • To have a natural talent for something
  • Having different aims or misunderstanding each other
Correct answer(s):
  • A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome

Choose the correct meaning of A turning point.

  • To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
  • A warning or reminder to be careful
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • A decisive moment when an important change begins
Correct answer(s):
  • A decisive moment when an important change begins

What does the phrase A train of thought mean in standard English?

  • To do the same work or follow the same path as someone else
  • A connected sequence of ideas in the mind
  • A final desperate attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure
  • To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
Correct answer(s):
  • A connected sequence of ideas in the mind

Which meaning best matches the idiom A thorny issue?

  • With general agreement
  • A clear practical example or warning
  • A difficult and complicated problem
  • From very near or in close contact
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult and complicated problem

Which answer explains A sword of Damocles correctly?

  • A constant threat or danger hanging over someone
  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
  • With general agreement
  • Very seriously ill or near death
  • Because of the request or command of someone
Correct answer(s):
  • A constant threat or danger hanging over someone

Select the best explanation of A storm is brewing.

  • At the beginning or edge of a new stage
  • Trouble, conflict, or danger is developing
  • By a very narrow margin
  • To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image
Correct answer(s):
  • Trouble, conflict, or danger is developing

What idea is expressed by A source of contention?

  • During the most intense or advanced stage of something
  • As an extra addition
  • A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
  • A cause of disagreement or argument
Correct answer(s):
  • A cause of disagreement or argument

Identify the correct meaning of the expression A slip of the pen.

  • To receive unfair or worse treatment
  • To happen or become real
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • Again and again; everywhere one tries
  • A small mistake made while writing
Correct answer(s):
  • A small mistake made while writing

For HSC English, what is the meaning of A slap in the face?

  • An insult, rejection, or painful disappointment
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • To be in a difficult situation with very few choices
  • Through spoken recommendation or information
Correct answer(s):
  • An insult, rejection, or painful disappointment

Which option gives the closest meaning of A skeleton in the cupboard?

  • A cause of disagreement or argument
  • By any possible interpretation or effort of thinking
  • At an important point when a decision or change is needed
  • A hidden and embarrassing secret from the past
Correct answer(s):
  • A hidden and embarrassing secret from the past

In English grammar, how should A shot across the bow be understood?

  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • To do the same work or follow the same path as someone else
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
  • A risky action taken without knowing the result
  • To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later

Choose the correct meaning of A shadow of doubt.

  • A final desperate attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure
  • As an extra addition
  • A small amount of uncertainty
  • If necessary, especially in a difficult situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A small amount of uncertainty

What does the phrase A rule of thumb approach mean in standard English?

  • A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
  • To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
  • Very similar in character, nature, or behavior
Correct answer(s):
  • A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation

Which meaning best matches the idiom A rough-and-ready method?

  • To sound convincing or believable
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
  • A simple practical method that is not exact or polished
  • Basically or fundamentally
Correct answer(s):
  • A simple practical method that is not exact or polished