English Lesson 2

Question 1

Rule out

Answer 1

To prevent something from happening

The warehouse fire has ruled out any chance of profit this year

Question 2

By product

Answer 2

Something that is produced as a result of making something else

Buttermilk is one of the by-product of making butter

Question 3

Grid

Answer 3

A pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares

A metal grid has been placed over the hole to prevent people falling in

Question 4

Grief

Answer 4

Very great sadness, especially at the death of someone

Her grief at her son’s death was terrible

Question 5

Look after

Answer 5

Take care of someone or something

We look after our neighbour’s cat while they are away

Question 6

Come apart

Answer 6

To separate into several pieces

My boots are coming apart at the seams

Question 7

Though

Answer 7

Despite the fact that / but

We worked together for many years. I haven’t seen him for years, though.

Question 8

Ease

Answer 8

To make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.

After the arrival of the ONU soldiers, tension in the area began to ease

Question 9

Burden

Answer 9

Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or to worry about

I’m afraid this role may have become too much of a heavy burden for you

Question 10

Seam

Answer 10

A line where 2 thing join, especially a line of sewing

The bag we sell have strong seams, so they will last for years