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Contextual Meaning

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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 answer shows the correct meaning of Second to none?

  • the best or as good as any
  • not very good
  • always second place
  • completely unknown
Correct answer(s):
  • the best or as good as any

Which meaning best matches To be honest?

  • used before saying something truthful
  • used before a lie
  • used to end a story
  • used to ask a question
Correct answer(s):
  • used before saying something truthful

What is the best meaning for Set an example?

  • to solve a sum only
  • to hide from others
  • to break a rule
  • to show others how to behave
Correct answer(s):
  • to show others how to behave

Choose the correct meaning of To tell the truth.

  • used before guessing
  • used to hide facts
  • used to change the topic
  • used before speaking honestly
Correct answer(s):
  • used before speaking honestly

Which option is closest in meaning to Set your heart on?

  • to dislike something
  • to forget a goal
  • to want something very much
  • to draw a heart
Correct answer(s):
  • to want something very much

In everyday English, what does Under control mean?

  • completely unmanaged
  • hidden from view
  • being managed properly
  • too expensive
Correct answer(s):
  • being managed properly

When you see Short and sweet in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • long and boring
  • brief and pleasant
  • angry and loud
  • hidden and secret
Correct answer(s):
  • brief and pleasant

Which option explains Under one’s nose?

  • far away
  • very close but unnoticed
  • high in the sky
  • inside a box
Correct answer(s):
  • very close but unnoticed

Which meaning is correct for Sleep on it?

  • to wait before making a decision
  • to sleep on a book
  • to decide immediately
  • to forget everything
Correct answer(s):
  • to wait before making a decision

What is meant by Up to date?

  • current or modern
  • old-fashioned
  • full of mistakes
  • hidden away
Correct answer(s):
  • current or modern