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Common Idioms

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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

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

What is the correct meaning of Take part in?

  • to watch only
  • to join an activity
  • to break a thing
Correct answer(s):
  • to join an activity

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In Grade 6 English, what does Out of date mean?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 is correct for Help yourself?

  • to take what you need or want
  • to refuse food
  • to hide from others
Correct answer(s):
  • to take what you need or want

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