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Decision Making

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What idea is expressed by Fall into line?

  • At the beginning or edge of a new stage
  • To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
  • To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
  • An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
  • During the most intense or advanced stage of something
Correct answer(s):
  • To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Call to account.

  • As an extra addition
  • To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
  • As a result of something
  • With very little warning or preparation time
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
Correct answer(s):
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible

For HSC English, what is the meaning of A point of departure?

  • In a less favorable or weaker position
  • A starting point for discussion, study, or change
  • Through spoken recommendation or information
  • To have a lasting and powerful influence
Correct answer(s):
  • A starting point for discussion, study, or change

Choose the correct meaning of A turning point.

  • To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
  • A warning or reminder to be careful
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation
  • To have a personal stake or benefit in something
  • A decisive moment when an important change begins
Correct answer(s):
  • A decisive moment when an important change begins

Which answer explains A matter of principle correctly?

  • An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
  • As an extra addition
  • To be abandoned, lost, or ignored
  • To fail completely or produce no result
Correct answer(s):
  • An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief

Select the option that best explains In principle.

  • Being discussed or doubted
  • Nobody knows; it is uncertain
  • Have no limits
  • In serious difficulty
  • In general idea, though not always in detail
Correct answer(s):
  • In general idea, though not always in detail

What idea does In the pipeline usually express?

  • Angry or annoyed
  • In a difficult situation
  • Being planned or prepared
  • Hope for good luck
  • Deliberately and without emotion
Correct answer(s):
  • Being planned or prepared

What idea does Heart of the matter usually express?

  • Nobody knows; it is uncertain
  • Fixed and not changeable
  • The central or most important point
  • Make the final decision or final remark
  • At the best or strongest stage
Correct answer(s):
  • The central or most important point

What is the figurative meaning of Come to the point?

  • Create excitement, surprise, or public discussion
  • Change financial records dishonestly
  • A very small amount compared with what is needed
  • Speak directly about the main matter
  • Make great progress
Correct answer(s):
  • Speak directly about the main matter

What does the phrase Cross the line suggest?

  • The hottest or most tiring days of a period
  • Speak directly and honestly
  • Be ignored
  • Without money, work, or hope
  • Go beyond acceptable limits
Correct answer(s):
  • Go beyond acceptable limits

Which meaning matches the phrase Be in two minds?

  • With all belongings; completely
  • Keeping a promise
  • Suddenly begin to cry
  • Be unable to decide between two choices
Correct answer(s):
  • Be unable to decide between two choices

How should we understand Beside the point in a sentence?

  • Force someone to obey or submit
  • Scarce and therefore valuable
  • By means of hard effort or a particular method
  • Not relevant to the matter being discussed
Correct answer(s):
  • Not relevant to the matter being discussed

Which explanation is closest to Bring to mind?

  • Easy to understand and decide
  • Pass from one owner to another
  • Make someone remember something
  • Reach a crisis or decisive point
Correct answer(s):
  • Make someone remember something

What does the idiom As a last resort mean?

  • Something that makes someone understand the truth
  • An offer of peace
  • At the beginning
  • Only when all other choices have failed
  • When one has free time
Correct answer(s):
  • Only when all other choices have failed

Choose the correct meaning of As a matter of course.

  • The main point being discussed or disputed
  • As a normal or expected thing
  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • A normal part of one’s duty or job
Correct answer(s):
  • As a normal or expected thing

What does the phrase At one’s own risk suggest?

  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • Returning to simple and important principles
  • An offer of peace
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
Correct answer(s):
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss

Pick the correct meaning of the expression At the back of one’s mind.

  • Remembered but not thought about all the time
  • In disagreement with
  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • A private reason for being involved, often selfish
Correct answer(s):
  • Remembered but not thought about all the time

Choose the correct meaning of A moot point.

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A very big change
Correct answer(s):
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important

Which option gives the correct meaning of A one-track mind?

  • A short-lived interest
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A mind focused on only one thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A mind focused on only one thing

Which answer best defines A sore point?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
Correct answer(s):
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry