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Which answer shows the correct meaning of As a matter of fact?

  • actually or in fact
  • maybe later
  • in a funny way
  • without any reason
Correct answer(s):
  • actually or in fact

Which meaning best matches Catch someone’s attention?

  • to make someone notice something
  • to make someone sleep
  • to ignore someone
  • to lose an object
Correct answer(s):
  • to make someone notice something

What is the best meaning for At a loss?

  • very confident
  • full of energy
  • ready to win
  • not knowing what to do or say
Correct answer(s):
  • not knowing what to do or say

Choose the correct meaning of Clear the air.

  • to clean the sky
  • to make a room colder
  • to hide the truth
  • to remove confusion or bad feelings
Correct answer(s):
  • to remove confusion or bad feelings

Which option is closest in meaning to At any rate?

  • at a fixed price
  • only in the morning
  • in any case or whatever happens
  • with great speed
Correct answer(s):
  • in any case or whatever happens

When you see At large in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • inside a small room
  • free or not caught
  • very tiny
  • well prepared
Correct answer(s):
  • free or not caught

Which meaning is correct for At the drop of a hat?

  • immediately and without delay
  • after a long wait
  • with a real hat
  • by making a mistake
Correct answer(s):
  • immediately and without delay

In Grade 7 English, what does Back to the drawing board mean?

  • to finish perfectly
  • to draw a picture only
  • to take a short break
  • to start planning again after a failure
Correct answer(s):
  • to start planning again after a failure

What does the idiom or phrase A drop in the ocean mean?

  • a huge amount of help
  • a problem that is already solved
  • a very small amount compared with what is needed
  • a journey across the sea
Correct answer(s):
  • a very small amount compared with what is needed

Select the meaning of Beat around the bush.

  • to speak clearly
  • to cut a tree
  • to avoid saying something directly
  • to run in a garden
Correct answer(s):
  • to avoid saying something directly

Which meaning is correct for On the whole?

  • in small pieces
  • under a table
  • considering everything
Correct answer(s):
  • considering everything

In Grade 6 English, what does Out of date mean?

  • brand new
  • old and no longer useful or modern
  • very early
Correct answer(s):
  • old and no longer useful or modern

Select the meaning of Out of place.

  • not suitable or not in the correct place
  • perfectly arranged
  • very expensive
Correct answer(s):
  • not suitable or not in the correct place

What idea does Point out express?

  • to hide carefully
  • to show or mention clearly
  • to forget
Correct answer(s):
  • to show or mention clearly

What does the expression Put up with usually mean?

  • to enjoy fully
  • to remove quickly
  • to accept or tolerate something unpleasant
Correct answer(s):
  • to accept or tolerate something unpleasant

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Set off?

  • to finish a meal
  • to start a journey
  • to turn a page
Correct answer(s):
  • to start a journey

Choose the option that explains Show up.

  • to arrive or appear
  • to disappear
  • to sleep late
Correct answer(s):
  • to arrive or appear

Which answer best describes Take after?

  • to run behind someone
  • to take something away
  • to be similar to an older family member
Correct answer(s):
  • to be similar to an older family member