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Contextual Meaning

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Quizzes in Contextual Meaning for Grade 7

Which option is closest in meaning to Write down?

  • to forget a fact
  • to record something in writing
  • to speak louder
  • to erase a page
Correct answer(s):
  • to record something in writing

In everyday English, what does As far as I know mean?

  • without knowing anything
  • based on what I know
  • according to a secret
  • as far as I can run
Correct answer(s):
  • based on what I know

When you see A change of heart in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • a change in feelings or opinion
  • a medical operation
  • a loud argument
  • a fixed rule
Correct answer(s):
  • a change in feelings or opinion

Which option explains At first sight?

  • when first seen
  • after many years
  • after careful study
  • without seeing
Correct answer(s):
  • when first seen

Which meaning is correct for A matter of time?

  • something impossible
  • a clock problem only
  • a matter already finished
  • something that will happen eventually
Correct answer(s):
  • something that will happen eventually

What is meant by At hand?

  • very far away
  • already forgotten
  • very expensive
  • near in time or place
Correct answer(s):
  • near in time or place

In Grade 7 English, what does A narrow escape mean?

  • a wide road
  • an easy victory
  • a close escape from danger
  • a planned visit
Correct answer(s):
  • a close escape from danger

A Grade 7 student reads At heart. What does it mean?

  • in the chest only
  • on the surface
  • in true nature or feelings
  • in a book
Correct answer(s):
  • in true nature or feelings

Select the meaning of A pain in the neck.

  • a helpful friend
  • an annoying person or thing
  • a neck exercise
  • a pleasant surprise
Correct answer(s):
  • an annoying person or thing

Which simple meaning fits A question of time?

  • something expected to happen sooner or later
  • a math question only
  • something very unlikely
  • a question without an answer
Correct answer(s):
  • something expected to happen sooner or later

How should we understand Be about to?

  • to be going to do something very soon
  • to have already finished
  • to refuse completely
  • to forget a plan
Correct answer(s):
  • to be going to do something very soon

What idea does A rolling stone gathers no moss express?

  • moving always brings wealth
  • stones grow plants quickly
  • stillness is always bad
  • a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success
Correct answer(s):
  • a person who keeps moving may not settle or build lasting success

What does someone mean by saying Be fond of?

  • to dislike strongly
  • to be afraid of
  • to be short of
  • to like something or someone
Correct answer(s):
  • to like something or someone

Which answer correctly explains A rule of thumb?

  • a strict written law
  • a thumb injury
  • a practical general rule
  • a foolish idea
Correct answer(s):
  • a practical general rule

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Be short of?

  • to have too much
  • to be very tall
  • to not have enough
  • to finish early
Correct answer(s):
  • to not have enough

What does the expression A safe bet usually mean?

  • a dangerous risk
  • a choice likely to succeed
  • a game of cards only
  • a certain failure
Correct answer(s):
  • a choice likely to succeed

What is the best meaning for Be tired of?

  • to be excited about
  • to be bored or annoyed with something
  • to be proud of
  • to be ready for
Correct answer(s):
  • to be bored or annoyed with something

Which meaning would a teacher expect for A side issue?

  • a minor point that is not the main matter
  • the main problem
  • a serious accident
  • a clear answer
Correct answer(s):
  • a minor point that is not the main matter