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What does the phrase Hang on mean?

  • to wait for a short time
  • to throw away
  • to laugh loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • to wait for a short time

Which meaning best matches Hurry up?

  • to move slowly
  • to move or act quickly
  • to draw quietly
Correct answer(s):
  • to move or act quickly

A student reads the phrase A happy camper. What does it mean?

  • a lost traveler
  • a happy and pleased person
  • a noisy singer
Correct answer(s):
  • a happy and pleased person

Which choice gives the meaning of Be my guest?

  • please go away
  • please be quiet
  • please go ahead
Correct answer(s):
  • please go ahead

In everyday English, what does Look after mean?

  • to take care of someone or something
  • to search under a bed
  • to paint a wall
Correct answer(s):
  • to take care of someone or something

How should we understand Catch your eye?

  • to attract your attention
  • to close your eyes
  • to make you sleepy
Correct answer(s):
  • to attract your attention

What does someone mean by saying Cheer up?

  • to run faster
  • to become happier
  • to write neatly
Correct answer(s):
  • to become happier

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Come true?

  • to become wet
  • to move away
  • to really happen as hoped
Correct answer(s):
  • to really happen as hoped

What is the best meaning for Do your best?

  • to try as hard as you can
  • to stop early
  • to copy others
Correct answer(s):
  • to try as hard as you can

Which option is closest in meaning to Face to face?

  • writing a secret note
  • meeting someone in person
  • standing very far away
Correct answer(s):
  • meeting someone in person

When you see the phrase Fall behind, what does it mean?

  • to win easily
  • to arrive first
  • to not keep up with others
Correct answer(s):
  • to not keep up with others

Which meaning is correct for Find out?

  • to learn or discover something
  • to hide something
  • to throw something
Correct answer(s):
  • to learn or discover something

What does drop by mean?

  • Visit for a short time
  • Drop something on the floor
  • Run away quickly
Correct answer(s):
  • Visit for a short time

In the sentence “Please give me a hand,” what is the speaker asking for?

  • A glove
  • Help
  • A handshake only
Correct answer(s):
  • Help

Two students forgot their homework. They are in the same boat. What does this mean?

  • They are riding a boat
  • They are in the same situation
  • They are going fishing
Correct answer(s):
  • They are in the same situation

Which sentence best explains better late than never?

  • It is good to be absent
  • Doing something late is better than not doing it
  • Never try if you are late
Correct answer(s):
  • Doing something late is better than not doing it