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Question 1

During the hike, they ran out of water. What does “run out of” mean in this context?
a) Find a new source of water
b) Have enough water for the entire hike
c) Use the water very carefully
d) Exhaust their supply of water

Answer 1

d) Exhaust their supply of water. “Run out of” means to use all of something and have no more left.

Question 2

The interviewer promised to call back the next day with a decision. What does “call back” mean in this context?
a) Return a phone call or contact someone again
b) Cancel the interview
c) Visit in person for a second interview
d) Forget to contact someone

Answer 2

a) Return a phone call or contact someone again. “Call back” in this context means to make a return telephone call or to contact someone again after a previous call.

Question 3

During the conference call, several team members decided to listen in. What does “listen in” mean in this context?
a) Participate actively in the conversation
b) Eavesdrop on a conversation not intended for them
c) Attend the call silently to hear the discussion
d) Ignore the call

Answer 3

c) Attend the call silently to hear the discussion. “Listen in” means to quietly hear a conversation or discussion, often without actively participating in it.

Question 4

The children were curious and tried to listen in on their parents’ conversation. What does “listen in” mean in this context?
a) Join the conversation actively
b) Secretly overhear a conversation not intended for them
c) Ignore what their parents were saying
d) Ask their parents to speak louder

Answer 4

b) Secretly overhear a conversation not intended for them. In this context, “listen in” means to eavesdrop or secretly hear a conversation that is not meant for the listener.

Question 5

The manager decided to call up a team member to discuss the project. What does “call up” mean in this context?
a) Dismiss the team member from the project
b) Physically bring the team member to a higher floor
c) Telephone or contact the team member
d) Promote the team member to a higher position

Answer 5

c) Telephone or contact the team member. “Call up” in this context means to make a phone call or contact someone, usually for a specific purpose or discussion.

Question 6

When he received an important call during the meeting, he had to put on his colleague to speak. What does “put on” mean in this context?
a) Ignore his colleague
b) Transfer the call to his colleague
c) Hang up the phone
d) Ask his colleague to leave the meeting

Answer 6

b) Transfer the call to his colleague. In this context, “put on” means to transfer a phone call to another person.

Question 7

She wasn’t sure how to handle the customer’s request, so she decided to put on her supervisor. What does “put on” mean in this context?
a) Disregard the customer’s request
b) Physically dress in a uniform
c) Transfer the phone call to her supervisor
d) Pretend to be the supervisor

Answer 7

c) Transfer the phone call to her supervisor. In this context, “put on” means to connect the caller with another person, typically someone in a more authoritative position or with more expertise, by transferring the call.

Question 8

Due to bad weather, many employees decided to call in sick. What does “call in” mean in this context?
a) Report an absence from work by phone
b) Physically go into work despite being sick
c) Call to check the weather conditions
d) Ask for weather updates from their colleagues

Answer 8

a) Report an absence from work by phone. “Call in” in this context means to inform someone, usually a workplace, about something (such as being sick or unable to attend) via a phone call.

Question 9

The journalist decided to call in her report because she couldn’t return to the office in time. What does “call in” mean in this context?
a) Write and email the report
b) Delay submitting the report
c) Deliver the report in person
d) Report or submit her work via telephone

Answer 9

d) Report or submit her work via telephone. In this scenario, “call in” means to use a phone call to deliver information, report, or results, especially when one is unable to present the information in person.

Question 10

He got frustrated during the call and decided to hang up abruptly. What does “hang up” mean in this context?
a) To pause the conversation momentarily
b) To end the call suddenly or unexpectedly
c) To call back immediately after ending the call
d) To hold the phone without speaking

Answer 10

b) To end the call suddenly or unexpectedly. In this scenario, “hang up” refers to abruptly terminating a phone call, often due to frustration or anger.

Question 11

After reviewing the documents, he promised to get back to her with his feedback. What does “get back to” mean in this context?
a) Return the documents to her
b) Contact her again with a response or information
c) Avoid discussing the documents further
d) Forget to provide feedback

Answer 11

b) Contact her again with a response or information. “Get back to” in this context means to return to someone or something, typically by providing a response, information, or feedback at a later time.

Question 12

She asked the receptionist to put her through to the manager’s office. What does “put through” mean in this context?
a) Transfer her call to the manager’s office
b) Take a message for the manager
c) Advise her to call back later
d) Disconnect the call

Answer 12

a) Transfer her call to the manager’s office. In this context, “put through” means to connect or transfer a phone call to another person or department.

Question 13

On her way home, she decided to pop into the grocery store. What does “pop into” mean in this context?
a) Avoid going near the store
b) Spend a long time shopping in the store
c) Enter the store for a brief visit
d) Look at the store from the outside

Answer 13

c) Enter the store for a brief visit. “Pop into” in this context means to go into a place for a short period, usually to do something quickly or casually.

Question 14

After finishing her meal, she decided to throw away the empty containers. What does “throw away” mean in this context?
a) Recycle the containers
b) Store the containers for later use
c) Discard or dispose of the containers
d) Wash and reuse the containers

Answer 14

c) Discard or dispose of the containers. “Throw away” in this context means to get rid of something by placing it in the trash or garbage.

Question 15

The city council implemented a new policy on how to dispose of electronic waste. What does “dispose of” mean in this context?
a) Repair and reuse electronic waste
b) Store electronic waste indefinitely
c) Get rid of or throw away electronic waste in a proper manner
d) Sell or donate electronic waste

Answer 15

c) Get rid of or throw away electronic waste in a proper manner. “Dispose of” in this context means to deal with something, especially waste, by discarding it safely and responsibly.

Question 16

After the renovation, they needed to dispose of the old furniture. What does “dispose of” mean in this context?
a) Refurbish and keep the old furniture
b) Temporarily move the furniture to another room
c) Sell or give away the old furniture
d) Throw away or remove the old furniture permanently

Answer 16

d) Throw away or remove the old furniture permanently. In this context, “dispose of” means to get rid of something, often by throwing it away, recycling it, or finding another way to permanently remove it.

Question 17

He realized he was spending too much time watching TV and decided to cut back on it. What does “cut back on” mean in this context?
a) Increase the amount of time spent watching TV
b) Reduce the amount of time spent watching TV
c) Completely stop watching TV
d) Start recording TV shows to watch later

Answer 17

b) Reduce the amount of time spent watching TV. “Cut back on” in this context means to decrease or reduce the quantity or frequency of something.

Question 18

The doctor advised her to cut back on sugary foods to improve her health. What does “cut back on” mean in this context?
a) Completely eliminate sugary foods from her diet
b) Increase the consumption of sugary foods
c) Reduce the amount of sugary foods she eats
d) Substitute sugary foods with similar products

Answer 18

c) Reduce the amount of sugary foods she eats. In this scenario, “cut back on” means to decrease the quantity or frequency of consuming sugary foods as a part of a healthier diet.

Question 19

She had to put up with the noisy construction outside her office all week. What does “put up with” mean in this context?
a) Enjoy the noise
b) Stop the construction
c) Tolerate or endure an unpleasant situation
d) Move to a different office

Answer 19

c) Tolerate or endure an unpleasant situation. “Put up with” means to tolerate, endure, or accept an annoying or difficult situation without complaining.

Question 20

During the technical difficulties in the presentation, the speaker asked the audience to bear with him. What does “bear with” mean in this context?
a) Help solve the technical issues
b) Leave the presentation
c) Be patient and understanding
d) Pay more attention to the presentation

Answer 20

c) Be patient and understanding. “Bear with” in this context means to ask for patience and understanding from others while a problem is being resolved or a difficult situation is being managed.

Question 21

The line was moving slowly at the store, and the cashier asked customers to bear with her as she was working alone. What does “bear with” mean in this context?
a) Assist the cashier with her work
b) Complain about the slow service
c) Be patient and understanding due to the circumstances
d) Leave the line and come back later

Answer 21

c) Be patient and understanding due to the circumstances. In this scenario, “bear with” means to request understanding and patience from others during a challenging or busy situation.

Question 22

After returning from vacation, he needed to catch up on all the emails he missed. What does “catch up on” mean in this context?
a) Ignore the missed emails
b) Quickly read through and respond to accumulated work or information
c) Delete all the old emails
d) Forward the emails to someone else

Answer 22

b) Quickly read through and respond to accumulated work or information. “Catch up on” means to take action to get up to date with something that has accumulated or been missed, such as work, news, or correspondence.

Question 23

She stayed up late to catch up on her studies before the exam. What does “catch up on” mean in this context?
a) Review and complete overdue study materials
b) Postpone her studies for another time
c) Gather study materials without reviewing them
d) Help others with their studies

Answer 23

a) Review and complete overdue study materials. In this scenario, “catch up on” refers to spending time to get up to date with or complete something that has been pending or neglected, in this case, her studies.

Question 24

Before the final submission, the team decided to go over the report once more. What does “go over” mean in this context?
a) Ignore the report
b) Briefly glance at the report
c) Thoroughly review or examine the report
d) Print out copies of the report

Answer 24

c) Thoroughly review or examine the report. “Go over” in this context means to examine, review, or look at something carefully, often to find mistakes or to understand the content fully.

Question 25

She needed to go over her notes from the meeting to prepare for the next one. What does “go over” mean in this context?
a) Discard the notes
b) Skim through the notes quickly
c) Carefully review and understand the notes
d) Email the notes to a colleague

Answer 25

c) Carefully review and understand the notes. In this context, “go over” means to examine or review something in detail, often for the purpose of understanding or clarification.

Question 26

The students were reminded to hand in their assignments by Friday. What does “hand in” mean in this context?
a) Start working on the assignments
b) Keep the assignments for themselves
c) Submit or deliver the assignments to the teacher
d) Exchange assignments with each other

Answer 26

c) Submit or deliver the assignments to the teacher. “Hand in” means to give or submit something to someone in authority, like an assignment to a teacher.

Question 27

After completing the project, he went to the office to hand in his report. What does “hand in” mean in this context?
a) Start writing the report
b) Submit or deliver the report to his supervisor
c) Discuss the report with his colleagues
d) Store the report for future reference

Answer 27

b) Submit or deliver the report to his supervisor. In this scenario, “hand in” means to give or submit a completed piece of work to someone in a position of authority or responsibility, typically for evaluation or review.

Question 28

On the weekend, she decided to sleep in and not set an alarm. What does “sleep in” mean in this context?
a) Go to bed early
b) Stay awake all night
c) Sleep longer than usual in the morning
d) Sleep in a different place than usual

Answer 28

c) Sleep longer than usual in the morning. “Sleep in” means to remain asleep later than usual in the morning, often by not setting an alarm or having any early commitments.

Question 29

She arranged to meet up with her friends at the café after work. What does “meet up with” mean in this context?
a) Avoid her friends
b) Work together with her friends
c) Arrange a time and place to come together with her friends
d) Call her friends from the café

Answer 29

c) Arrange a time and place to come together with her friends. “Meet up with” means to arrange to see and spend time with someone, usually at a specific time and place.

Question 30

He planned to meet up with his colleague to discuss the new project. What does “meet up with” mean in this context?
a) Discuss the project over the phone
b) Cancel the project meeting
c) Arrange to see and talk to his colleague in person
d) Send an email to his colleague about the project

Answer 30

c) Arrange to see and talk to his colleague in person. In this scenario, “meet up with” refers to arranging a personal meeting with someone to discuss something or spend time together.

Question 31

While reading an online article, she realized she missed a section and decided to scroll up to find it. What does “scroll up” mean in this context?
a) Move the webpage or document downwards
b) Close the webpage
c) Move the webpage or document upwards to view earlier content
d) Refresh the webpage

Answer 31

c) Move the webpage or document upwards to view earlier content. “Scroll up” means to move the visible area of a digital document or webpage upwards, typically to view content that appeared earlier on the screen.

Question 32

In proofreading her essay, she decided to cross out several unnecessary sentences. What does “cross out” mean in this context?
a) Highlight the sentences
b) Draw a line through the sentences to indicate they should be removed
c) Underline the sentences
d) Rewrite the sentences

Answer 32

b) Draw a line through the sentences to indicate they should be removed. “Cross out” means to draw a line through text or a part of a document to show that it should be ignored or deleted.

Question 33

After reading the letter, he was so angry that he decided to rip it up. What does “rip up” mean in this context?
a) Tear the letter into pieces
b) Put the letter away for later
c) Respond to the letter immediately
d) File the letter in a folder

Answer 33

a) Tear the letter into pieces. “Rip up” means to tear something, often paper, into pieces, usually in a quick or forceful manner.

Question 34

They took a wrong turn on their hike and ended up in a completely different part of the forest. What does “end up” mean in this context?
a) Return to their starting point
b) Stay in the same place
c) Arrive at an unplanned or unexpected destination
d) Decide to camp in the forest

Answer 34

c) Arrive at an unplanned or unexpected destination. “End up” means to reach a particular place or result, especially by accident or without a plan.

Question 35

She kept changing her major in college and ended up graduating with a degree in biology. What does “end up” mean in this context?
a) Started her studies in biology
b) Temporarily studied biology
c) Finally decided on or arrived at a conclusion to major in biology
d) Transferred to another college for biology

Answer 35

c) Finally decided on or arrived at a conclusion to major in biology. In this scenario, “end up” refers to arriving at a final decision or result, particularly after a period of indecision or change.

Question 36

With her busy schedule, she had to juggle around her appointments to make time for an urgent meeting. What does “juggle around” mean in this context?
a) Cancel all her appointments
b) Attend all appointments as planned
c) Rearrange or reschedule appointments to accommodate new priorities
d) Keep the appointments at the same time but change the locations

Answer 36

c) Rearrange or reschedule appointments to accommodate new priorities. “Juggle around” in this context means to rearrange or manage various tasks or appointments to fit them into a limited schedule, often in response to changing priorities or new demands.

Question 37

He had to juggle around his work responsibilities to help his team complete an urgent project. What does “juggle around” mean in this context?
a) Neglect his work responsibilities
b) Balance and rearrange his tasks to manage his workload effectively
c) Focus only on the urgent project, ignoring other tasks
d) Delegate all his responsibilities to others

Answer 37

b) Balance and rearrange his tasks to manage his workload effectively. In this scenario, “juggle around” refers to adjusting and balancing various tasks or responsibilities in order to handle an increased or shifting workload, especially when dealing with urgent or competing demands.

Question 38

She was late to the concert and missed out on the opening act. What does “miss out” mean in this context?
a) Arrive in time for the opening act
b) Perform in the opening act
c) Fail to experience or participate in something
d) Record the opening act

Answer 38

c) Fail to experience or participate in something. “Miss out” in this context means to lose the opportunity to experience or be part of something, often due to being late or absent.⬤

Question 39

Because he didn’t apply in time, he missed out on the scholarship opportunity. What does “miss out” mean in this context?
a) Successfully obtained the scholarship
b) Decided not to take the scholarship
c) Lost the chance to be considered for the scholarship
d) Waited to apply for the scholarship next year

Answer 39

c) Lost the chance to be considered for the scholarship. In this scenario, “miss out” means to lose an opportunity or chance to do something, often due to not taking action in time.

Question 40

The company has been working toward becoming more environmentally friendly. What does “work toward” mean in this context?
a) Ignore environmental concerns
b) Take steps and make efforts to achieve greater environmental sustainability
c) Already achieve complete environmental sustainability
d) Decrease their focus on environmental issues

Answer 40

b) Take steps and make efforts to achieve greater environmental sustainability. In this scenario, “work toward” refers to actively taking actions and making efforts to reach a specific aim or goal, in this case, enhancing environmental friendliness.

Question 41

She’s been working toward completing her master’s degree for the past two years. What does “work toward” mean in this context?
a) Postpone finishing her degree
b) Make gradual progress or effort to achieve a goal
c) Give up on completing her degree
d) Complete her degree immediately

Answer 41

b) Make gradual progress or effort to achieve a goal. “Work toward” means to make consistent efforts or take steps towards achieving a specific goal or objective, often over a period of time.

Question 42

He managed to sneak in through the back door to surprise his friends. What does “sneak in” mean in this context?
a) Enter in a quiet, stealthy, or unnoticed manner
b) Walk in openly through the front door
c) Stay outside without entering
d) Knock on the back door loudly

Answer 42

a) Enter in a quiet, stealthy, or unnoticed manner. “Sneak in” means to enter a place quietly and discreetly, often to avoid being seen or to create a surprise.

Question 43

After the meeting dragged on for hours, he decided to sneak out quietly. What does “sneak out” mean in this context?
a) Leave the meeting loudly and abruptly
b) Stay until the end of the meeting
c) Exit the meeting in a discreet and unobtrusive manner
d) Ask for permission to leave the meeting

Answer 43

c) Exit the meeting in a discreet and unobtrusive manner. “Sneak out” means to leave a place quietly and secretly, often to avoid drawing attention or to leave without being noticed.

Question 44

During the heated argument, she got so frustrated that she decided to storm out of the room. What does “storm out” mean in this context?
a) Leave the room calmly and quietly
b) Stay in the room and continue arguing
c) Leave the room suddenly and angrily
d) Take a break and then return to the room

Answer 44

c) Leave the room suddenly and angrily. “Storm out” means to leave a place abruptly and with strong emotion, typically anger or frustration.

Question 45

He wasn’t sure about taking the job offer, but his friends managed to talk him into it. What does “talk someone into something” mean in this context?
a) Discourage him from accepting the job
b) Force him to take the job
c) Persuade or convince him to agree to something
d) Ignore his concerns about the job offer

Answer 45

c) Persuade or convince him to agree to something. “Talk someone into something” means to persuade or convince someone to do something they were initially hesitant or unwilling to do.

Question 46

She was afraid of flying, but her family talked her into going on the vacation. What does “talk someone into something” mean in this context?
a) Convince her to cancel the vacation
b) Persuade her to overcome her fear and go on the trip
c) Allow her to stay home
d) Ignore her fear of flying

Answer 46

b) Persuade her to overcome her fear and go on the trip. In this scenario, “talk someone into something” means to successfully persuade or convince someone to do something they are reluctant or afraid to do.

Question 47

He didn’t want to go camping, but his friends talked him into joining them for the weekend. What does “talk someone into something” mean in this context?
a) Persuade or convince him to join the camping trip
b) Decide to go camping without him
c) Force him to go camping against his will
d) Let him stay home while they go camping

Answer 47

a) Persuade or convince him to join the camping trip. In this scenario, “talk someone into something” means to convince or persuade someone to agree to do something they were initially reluctant or uninterested in doing.

Question 48

She was about to make a hasty decision, but her mentor managed to talk her out of it. What does “talk someone out of something” mean in this context?
a) Encourage her to proceed with her decision
b) Persuade or convince her not to do something
c) Ignore her decision-making process
d) Agree with her decision

Answer 48

b) Persuade or convince her not to do something. “Talk someone out of something” means to convince someone not to do something they were planning or intending to do, often for their own benefit or to prevent a mistake.

Question 49

He was planning to sell his car, but his friend talked him out of it by explaining the financial disadvantages. What does “talk someone out of something” mean in this context?
a) Convince him to keep the car by discussing its drawbacks
b) Encourage him to sell the car quickly
c) Persuade him not to sell the car by highlighting the negative aspects of doing so
d) Agree with his decision to sell the car

Answer 49

c) Persuade him not to sell the car by highlighting the negative aspects of doing so. In this scenario, “talk someone out of something” means to persuade or convince someone to reconsider and ultimately not proceed with a decision they were initially planning to make.

Question 50

Before the winter storm, she decided to stock up on essential supplies. What does “stock up on” mean in this context?
a) Use up all her existing supplies
b) Buy and store a large amount of necessary items
c) Throw away old supplies
d) Borrow supplies from neighbors

Answer 50

b) Buy and store a large amount of necessary items. “Stock up on” means to accumulate and store a large quantity of something, especially in preparation for a future need or event.

Question 51

After dinner, she decided to take out the trash. What does “take out” mean in this context?
a) Bring in more trash
b) Store the trash inside
c) Remove or dispose of the trash outside
d) Recycle the trash inside the house

Answer 51

c) Remove or dispose of the trash outside. In this scenario, “take out” means to physically remove something, like trash, from inside to an outside location, typically for disposal.

Question 52

After trying on the shirt, he decided not to buy it and put it back on the rack. What does “put back” mean in this context?
a) Purchase the shirt
b) Leave the shirt on the floor
c) Return the shirt to its original place
d) Alter the shirt to fit better

Answer 52

c) Return the shirt to its original place. “Put back” in this context means to return something to the place where it was originally located or stored.

Question 53

She took some books from the shelf to read the summaries and then put them back. What does “put back” mean in this context?
a) Borrow the books and take them home
b) Leave the books on a different shelf
c) Return the books to their original position on the shelf
d) Decide to buy the books

Answer 53

c) Return the books to their original position on the shelf. In this scenario, “put back” means to replace or return items to the place where they were previously located, maintaining the original order or arrangement.

Question 54

After the soccer match, they went to a restaurant to pig out on pizza and wings. What does “pig out” mean in this context?
a) Eat very little or nothing at all
b) Eat a large amount of food, often indulgently
c) Order food but not eat it
d) Share a small portion of food among themselves

Answer 54

b) Eat a large amount of food, often indulgently. “Pig out” is a casual phrase meaning to eat a lot, often more than usual, usually in a way that is very enjoyable and without restraint.

Question 55

He was worried that no one would come to his party, but eventually, many guests started to show up. What does “show up” mean in this context?
a) Appear or arrive at a place
b) Cancel at the last minute
c) Send gifts even though they couldn’t attend
d) Call to say they were not coming

Answer 55

a) Appear or arrive at a place. “Show up” means to arrive or appear at a location or event, often implying attendance that was uncertain or unexpected.

Question 56

After tasting the spoiled milk, she immediately spit it out. What does “spit out” mean in this context?
a) Swallow the milk quickly
b) Expel the milk from her mouth
c) Pour the milk into a glass
d) Save the milk for later

Answer 56

b) Expel the milk from her mouth. “Spit out” in this context means to forcefully eject something from the mouth, often because it is undesirable or inedible.

Question 57

After several years, the old friends arranged to meet up at their favorite café. What does “meet up” mean in this context?
a) Communicate via email or phone
b) Plan and come together at a specific place
c) Remember past experiences without meeting
d) Cancel the planned meeting

Answer 57

b) Plan and come together at a specific place. “Meet up” means to arrange to come together and see each other, typically at a predetermined time and place.

Question 58

After finishing their individual shopping, they agreed to meet up at the coffee shop in the mall. What does “meet up” mean in this context?
a) Shop together at the mall
b) Converge at the coffee shop after completing their separate activities
c) Decide not to go to the coffee shop
d) Call each other while shopping

Answer 58

b) Converge at the coffee shop after completing their separate activities. In this scenario, “meet up” means to plan to come together at a specific place, here the coffee shop, after doing different things, in this case, shopping individually.

Question 59

After their argument, they decided to make up and apologized to each other. What does “make up” mean in this context?
a) Continue the argument
b) Create a story or lie
c) Reconcile and restore friendly relations
d) Forget about the argument without discussing it

Answer 59

c) Reconcile and restore friendly relations. “Make up” in this context means to resolve a dispute or disagreement and return to a harmonious relationship.

Question 60

On weekends, they like to hang out at the beach with friends. What does “hang out” mean in this context?
a) Display something on the beach
b) Spend time in a relaxed and informal way
c) Avoid going to the beach
d) Perform a specific task at the beach

Answer 60

b) Spend time in a relaxed and informal way. “Hang out” means to spend leisure time in a particular place or with someone, often in a casual, relaxed manner.

Question 61

After class, the students often hang out in the cafeteria to chat. What does “hang out” mean in this context?
a) Study seriously in the cafeteria
b) Spend leisure time together in a casual setting
c) Leave the cafeteria immediately
d) Eat lunch quickly and leave

Answer 61

b) Spend leisure time together in a casual setting. In this context, “hang out” means to spend time in a place, often socializing in a relaxed and informal way.

Question 62

After washing her clothes, she decided to hang them out to dry. What does “hang out” mean in this context?
a) Place or suspend wet clothes outside for drying
b) Fold the clothes and put them away
c) Leave the clothes in the washing machine
d) Iron the clothes immediately

Answer 62

a) Place or suspend wet clothes outside for drying. In this context, “hang out” refers to hanging wet laundry outside on a clothesline or similar setting to dry in the air.

Question 63

It was cold outside, so he decided to button up his coat before leaving the house. What does “button up” mean in this context?
a) Unfasten the buttons on his coat
b) Secure the buttons on his coat
c) Choose a different coat
d) Hang the coat back in the closet

Answer 63

b) Secure the buttons on his coat. “Button up” in this scenario means to fasten the buttons on a piece of clothing, especially for warmth or protection.

Question 64

Before going to the interview, she made sure to do up the buttons on her blouse. What does “do up” mean in this context?
a) Fasten or secure the clothing properly
b) Choose different clothes to wear
c) Iron the blouse
d) Take off the blouse

Answer 64

a) Fasten or secure the clothing properly. “Do up” in this context means to fasten, secure, or properly arrange an item of clothing, such as buttoning a blouse.

Question 65

He had to quickly do up his shoelaces before running to catch the bus. What does “do up” mean in this context?
a) Untie his shoelaces
b) Tie or fasten his shoelaces securely
c) Change into different shoes
d) Check if his shoelaces need replacing

Answer 65

b) Tie or fasten his shoelaces securely. In this scenario, “do up” means to tie or secure an item of clothing, in this case, the shoelaces, ensuring they are properly fastened.

Question 66

The old book was so fragile that it started to fall apart when she opened it. What does “fall apart” mean in this context?
a) Become organized and tidy
b) Break into pieces or come undone due to age or wear
c) Update its contents
d) Increase in value due to its age

Answer 66

b) Break into pieces or come undone due to age or wear. “Fall apart” in this context means to physically disintegrate or break down, often due⬤

Question 67

After several setbacks in his project, his confidence began to fall apart. What does “fall apart” mean in this context?
a) Become stronger and more resilient
b) Deteriorate or weaken significantly
c) Stay the same despite challenges
d) Transform into a new form of confidence

Answer 67

b) Deteriorate or weaken significantly. In this scenario, “fall apart” metaphorically means to lose one’s composure, confidence, or ability to cope effectively, often due to stress, pressure, or setbacks.

Question 68

The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute. What does “pull out of” mean in this context?
a) Invest more resources into the deal
b) Complete the deal quickly
c) Withdraw or back out from an agreement or commitment
d) Renegotiate the terms of the deal

Answer 68

c) Withdraw or back out from an agreement or commitment. “Pull out of” means to exit or withdraw from a previously agreed upon arrangement, deal, or situation, often unexpectedly or abruptly.

Question 69

The investor decided to pull out of the startup company due to financial concerns. What does “pull out of” mean in this context?
a) Increase investment in the company
b) Withdraw or disengage from the investment
c) Assume full control of the company
d) Conduct a financial audit of the company

Answer 69

b) Withdraw or disengage from the investment. In this scenario, “pull out of” refers to the decision to withdraw or remove one’s involvement, support, or investment from a business, project, or agreement, often due to concerns or reassessments.

Question 70

As they approached their destination, the driver began to pull into the parking lot. What does “pull into” mean in this context?
a) Drive out of the parking lot
b) Drive or steer a vehicle into a specific area or space
c) Park the vehicle on the side of the road
d) Continue driving past the parking lot

Answer 70

b) Drive or steer a vehicle into a specific area or space. “Pull into” in this context means to maneuver a vehicle into a particular place⬤

Question 71

For their friend’s birthday gift, everyone decided to chip in and buy something special. What does “chip in” mean in this context?
a) Withdraw from contributing to the gift
b) Contribute money or effort collectively
c) Choose not to participate in the gift-giving
d) Buy individual gifts separately

Answer 71

b) Contribute money or effort collectively. “Chip in” means to contribute or give a share of money, effort, or resources towards a common goal or purpose, especially in a group setting.

Question 72

After reading the book, she put it down on the coffee table. What does “put down” mean in this context?
a) Write a critique of the book
b) Place the book onto a surface
c) Begin to read the book
d) Recommend the book to a friend

Answer 72

b) Place the book onto a surface. “Put down” in this context means to place or set something down on a surface, such as a table or shelf.

Question 73

The team had to put down a deposit to secure the rental venue for the event. What does “put down” mean in this context?
a) Refund a previous payment
b) Provide a sum of money in advance as security or commitment
c) Decrease the overall cost of the venue
d) Pay the full amount for the venue immediately

Answer 73

b) Provide a sum of money in advance as security or commitment. In this scenario, “put down” means to pay a deposit or part of the cost upfront as a way of securing or confirming a reservation or purchase.

Question 74

He decided to save up money for a new car. What does “save up” mean in this context?
a) Spend money immediately
b) Borrow money for a car
c) Accumulate money over time for a specific purpose
d) Negotiate a lower price for the car

Answer 74

c) Accumulate money over time for a specific purpose. “Save up” means to gradually collect or set aside money for a future expense or specific goal, in this case, purchasing a new car.

Question 75

She decided to squirrel away some extra money each month for her vacation. What does “squirrel away” mean in this context?
a) Spend extra money as soon as she gets it
b) Secretly or carefully save money over time
c) Donate money to a vacation fund
d) Lend money to friends for their vacations

Answer 75

b) Secretly or carefully save money over time. “Squirrel away” means to set aside money or resources, often in a secret or careful manner, for future use or in case of an emergency, similar to how a squirrel stores nuts for winter.

Question 76

She felt that the price of the concert tickets was a rip off. What does “rip off” mean in this context?
a) A very good deal
b) A fair and reasonable price
c) An excessively high price for the value received
d) A promotional offer

Answer 76

c) An excessively high price for the value received. “Rip off” in this context refers to something that is unreasonably expensive or overpriced, implying that it is not a fair value for the money spent.

Question 77

After losing the bet, he had to cough up the agreed amount of money. What does “cough up” mean in this context?
a) Refuse to pay the money
b) Reluctantly or unwillingly pay or provide something, especially money
c) Borrow money to pay the bet
d) Pay more than the agreed amount

Answer 77

b) Reluctantly or unwillingly pay or provide something, especially money. “Cough up” in this scenario means to give or yield something, typically money, often with a sense of reluctance or under pressure.

Question 78

Despite financial difficulties, she managed to scrape by every month on her limited budget. What does “scrape by” mean in this context?
a) Live comfortably with plenty of money
b) Spend more money than she earns
c) Just barely manage to survive or sustain oneself
d) Save a large portion of her income

Answer 78

c) Just barely manage to survive or sustain oneself. “Scrape by” means to manage to live or continue with very little resources or money, often facing difficulties to meet basic needs.

Question 79

When her grandfather passed away, she unexpectedly came into a large sum of money. What does “come into” mean in this context?
a) Lose a significant amount of money
b) Donate all her savings
c) Inherit or receive something, typically money or property
d) Invest her own money into a business

Answer 79

c) Inherit or receive something, typically money or property. “Come into” in this context means to receive something, especially money or property, as an inheritance.

Question 80

After winning the lottery, he quickly squandered away his fortune on extravagant purchases. What does “squander away” mean in this context?
a) Invest wisely and grow his fortune
b) Save most of the money for future needs
c) Waste or spend foolishly and recklessly
d) Donate a large portion to charity

Answer 80

c) Waste or spend foolishly and recklessly. “Squander away” means to waste something, especially money⬤

Question 81

After moving to a new city, she found herself aching for her family and friends back home. What does “ache for” mean in this context?
a) Feel physically painful
b) Long for or deeply miss something or someone
c) Forget about her family and friends
d) Frequently contact her family and friends

Answer 81

b) Long for or deeply miss something or someone. “Ache for” in this context means to feel a strong sense of longing, missing, or yearning for someone or something, often with emotional intensity.

Question 82

During the cold winter months, he often longed for the warm, sunny days of summer. What does “long for” mean in this context?
a) Dislike and complain about summer
b) Have a strong desire or yearning for something
c) Feel indifferent about the change in seasons
d) Prepare for the upcoming summer season

Answer 82

b) Have a strong desire or yearning for something. “Long for” means to feel a deep desire, yearning, or strong wish for something, often something that is missed or absent.

Question 83

After years of working in a hectic city, she began to yearn for a quieter life in the countryside. What does “yearn for” mean in this context?
a) Have a strong, emotional desire or longing for something
b) Feel content with her current life
c) Plan to move to the city permanently
d) Show no interest in changing her lifestyle

Answer 83

a) Have a strong, emotional desire or longing for something. “Yearn for” means to feel a deep, often wistful or heartfelt longing for something, typically something that is absent or lost.

Question 84

The company decided to beef up its security measures after a recent data breach. What does “beef up” mean in this context?
a) Ignore or downplay the need for security
b) Reduce spending on security
c) Strengthen or enhance something, often for improved effectiveness
d) Completely remove all existing security measures

Answer 84

c) Strengthen or enhance something, often for improved effectiveness. “Beef up” means to make something stronger, more robust, or more effective, particularly in response to a perceived deficiency or threat.

Question 85

After their disagreement, he realized he was wrong and decided to make up with his friend. What does “make up with” mean in this context?
a) Continue the argument with his friend
b) End the friendship completely
c) Resolve differences and restore friendly relations
d) Ignore his friend and avoid talking about the disagreement

Answer 85

c) Resolve differences and restore friendly relations. “Make up with” someone means to reconcile and restore a positive relationship after a disagreement or conflict.

Question 86

The team worked hard to nail down the details of the project before the deadline. What does “nail down” mean in this context?
a) Postpone working on the project
b) Finalize or firmly establish specific details or arrangements
c) Completely change the project plan
d) Give up on the project

Answer 86

b) Finalize or firmly establish specific details or arrangements. “Nail down” in this context means to determine, finalize, or secure something definitively and clearly, often after a period of discussion or uncertainty.

Question 87

During the therapy session, she began to open up about her feelings. What does “open up” mean in this context?
a) Remain silent and reserved
b) Become more communicative and express thoughts or emotions freely
c) Leave the session early
d) Listen to the therapist without responding

Answer 87

b) Become more communicative and express thoughts or emotions freely. “Open up” in this context means to start talking more about one’s personal thoughts, feelings, or experiences, especially those that are deeply held or not previously expressed.

Question 88

He forgot his friend’s birthday and wanted to make it up to her by planning a special surprise. What does “make it up to someone” mean in this context?
a) Ignore the fact that he forgot the birthday
b) Compensate or atone for a mistake or oversight towards someone
c) Remind her continuously about forgetting the birthday
d) Ask her to forget about the missed birthday

Answer 88

b) Compensate or atone for a mistake or oversight towards someone. “Make it up to someone” means to do something nice or helpful for someone as a way of apologizing or compensating for a previous⬤

Question 89

After the project failed, he found himself dwelling on the mistakes instead of moving forward. What does “dwell on” mean in this context?
a) Quickly forget about the mistakes
b) Learn from the mistakes without any concern
c) Continuously think about or focus on the negative aspects
d) Celebrate the failure as a learning experience

Answer 89

c) Continuously think about or focus on the negative aspects. “Dwell on” means to spend a lot of time thinking about something, often something negative or troubling, instead of moving past it or focusing on the future.

Question 90

During the lecture, the professor only briefly touched on the topic of quantum mechanics. What does “touch on” mean in this context?
a) Avoid the topic entirely
b) Explain the topic in great detail
c) Mention or deal with a subject lightly or briefly
d) Focus the entire lecture on that topic

Answer 90

c) Mention or deal with a subject lightly or briefly. “Touch on” means to briefly mention or deal with a subject or topic, often without going into extensive detail.

Question 91

The documentary touched on various aspects of climate change but didn’t explore any in depth. What does “touch on” mean in this context?
a) Thoroughly investigate each aspect
b) Provide detailed solutions to climate change
c) Briefly mention or refer to various aspects
d) Dismiss the significance of climate change

Answer 91

c) Briefly mention or refer to various aspects. In this context, “touch on” means to mention or discuss something in a brief and relatively superficial way, without in-depth exploration or focus.

Question 92

The team had the basic idea for the project, but they needed to flesh it out with more details. What does “flesh out” mean in this context?
a) Simplify the idea by removing complex details
b) Add more details or substance to an idea or plan
c) Reject the initial idea and start over
d) Present the idea exactly as it is without changes

Answer 92

b) Add more details or substance to an idea or plan. “Flesh out” means to add more information or detail to something, especially to make it more complete or comprehensive.

Question 93

In her novel, the author decided to draw on her childhood experiences for inspiration. What does “draw on” mean in this context?
a) Completely ignore her past experiences
b) Use or be influenced by her own experiences as a source of ideas
c) Write a factual autobiography
d) Focus solely on imaginary scenarios

Answer 93

b) Use or be influenced by her own experiences as a source of ideas. “Draw on” means to use personal knowledge, experience, or skills as a source of ideas or inspiration for something, such as creative work.

Question 94

The selection committee had to narrow down the list of candidates to just three finalists. What does “narrow down” mean in this context?
a) Expand the list to include more candidates
b) Make the selection process more difficult
c) Reduce the number of options or choices to a smaller, more manageable group
d) Finalize the selection without further consideration

Answer 94

c) Reduce the number of options or choices to a smaller, more manageable group. “Narrow down” means to lessen the number of items or choices in a group, focusing on⬤

Question 95

The new government policies were designed to bring about positive changes in the economy. What does “bring about” mean in this context?
a) Prevent any changes from happening
b) Cause or lead to certain outcomes or changes
c) Ignore the existing economic issues
d) Preserve the status quo without any changes

Answer 95

b) Cause or lead to certain outcomes or changes. “Bring about” means to cause something to happen or to create a particular outcome, especially as a result of deliberate effort or change.

Question 96

The committee put forth a new proposal to improve the city’s public transportation system. What does “put forth” mean in this context?
a) Withdraw or cancel a previous proposal
b) Present or propose something for consideration
c) Refuse to discuss any changes to the transportation system
d) Criticize the existing public transportation system without suggesting improvements

Answer 96

b) Present or propose something for consideration. “Put forth” in this context means to present, propose, or introduce an idea, plan, or proposal for others to consider or discuss.

Question 97

The research team put forth a theory based on their latest findings. What does “put forth” mean in this context?
a) Disprove or reject their previous theories
b) Publish and present a new theory for consideration or discussion
c) Decide not to share their findings publicly
d) Focus only on the experimental aspect without theorizing

Answer 97

b) Publish and present a new theory for consideration or discussion. In this scenario, “put forth”⬤

Question 98

The company’s culture tends to frown on working from home, preferring employees to be in the office. What does “frown on” mean in this context?
a) Encourage enthusiastically
b) Not support or disapprove of
c) Offer incentives for
d) Remain neutral about

Answer 98

b) Not support or disapprove of. “Frown on” means to disapprove of something or view it negatively, often subtly or implicitly.

Question 99

In her family, wasting food was something they always frowned on. What does “frown on” mean in this context?
a) Celebrated or encouraged as a good practice
b) Looked upon with disapproval or dislike
c) Ignored or treated as unimportant
d) Discussed openly and frequently

Answer 99

b) Looked upon with disapproval or dislike. “Frown on” in this scenario means to regard something with disapproval or to consider it as something undesirable or unacceptable.

Question 100

During the break, the children were horsing around in the playground. What does “horse around” mean in this context?
a) Play roughly or boisterously
b) Sit quietly and read
c) Do their homework diligently
d) Organize a horseback riding activity

Answer 100

a) Play roughly or boisterishly. “Horse around” means to engage in rowdy, playful, and often noisy activities, typically in a lighthearted and unstructured way.