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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

In Grade 6 English, what does In common mean?

  • kept secret
  • very rare
  • shared by two or more people or things
Correct answer(s):
  • shared by two or more people or things

A Grade 6 student reads Look up to. What does it mean?

  • to look down on
  • to admire or respect
  • to forget
Correct answer(s):
  • to admire or respect

Which choice gives the best meaning of Make room for?

  • to create space for someone or something
  • to close a room
  • to make noise
Correct answer(s):
  • to create space for someone or something

How should we understand Make sure?

  • to guess quickly
  • to break apart
  • to check or confirm
Correct answer(s):
  • to check or confirm

What idea does In person express?

  • by phone only
  • in a dream
  • by being physically present
Correct answer(s):
  • by being physically present

What does someone mean by saying More and more?

  • less and less
  • an increasing amount or number
  • once only
Correct answer(s):
  • an increasing amount or number

Which answer correctly explains In public?

  • alone at home
  • where other people can see or hear
  • in a hidden box
Correct answer(s):
  • where other people can see or hear

Which answer shows the correct meaning of No wonder?

  • it is not surprising
  • it is impossible
  • it is secret
Correct answer(s):
  • it is not surprising

What does the expression In secret usually mean?

  • without others knowing
  • in front of everyone
  • very loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • without others knowing

What is the best meaning for Not at all?

  • very much
  • without delay
  • used to say no or to reply politely
Correct answer(s):
  • used to say no or to reply politely

Which meaning would a teacher expect for It depends?

  • the answer is always yes
  • the answer is never known
  • the answer changes with the situation
Correct answer(s):
  • the answer changes with the situation

Which option is closest in meaning to Now or never?

  • tomorrow is better
  • this is the only chance
  • never try
Correct answer(s):
  • this is the only chance

Choose the option that explains Keep away from.

  • to stand near
  • to stay away from something or someone
  • to invite closer
Correct answer(s):
  • to stay away from something or someone

Which choice gives the best meaning of Get together?

  • to separate quickly
  • to meet or gather
  • to hide alone
Correct answer(s):
  • to meet or gather

Which answer best describes Keep in mind?

  • to remember or consider
  • to forget completely
  • to shout loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • to remember or consider

How should we understand Give away?

  • to give something for free or reveal a secret
  • to keep hidden
  • to buy again
Correct answer(s):
  • to give something for free or reveal a secret