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Idioms And Phrases
This matter has been "hanging fire" for the last many days. It should be sorted out. What does "hanging fire" mean in this context?
The idiom "hanging fire" means that something is delayed or taking longer than expected, which aligns with option A, "going on slowly." The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of the idiom.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Wheedle'?
The word 'wheedle' means to coax or persuade someone through flattery or gentle urging, which is synonymous with 'cajole'. The other options do not share this meaning.
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Antonyms
The antonym of 'Mammoth' is ____________?
The word 'mammoth' means something very large or huge, so its antonym is 'small,' which means little in size. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.
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Fill In The Blanks (Gerund)
The speaker did not properly space out his speech, but went on ________ one point only.
The phrase 'went on devoting one point only' correctly conveys that the speaker continued focusing excessively on a single point. 'Devoting' fits the context better than 'stressing,' which usually requires an object without 'on.'
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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)
Although he had no ________ injuries, doctors found that he was suffering from internal bleeding.
The word 'external' correctly describes injuries on the outside of the body, which fits the context of the sentence contrasting visible injuries with internal bleeding. The other options are less appropriate or incorrect in this context.
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Fill In The Blanks (Verb Form)
When the doorbell rang, I was ________ my bath.
The correct verb form to complete the sentence is 'having' because it correctly forms the present participle to indicate an action in progress at the time the doorbell rang.
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Fill In The Blanks (Preposition)
She lived ________ juice for ten days to slim down for the fashion show.
The phrase 'lived off juice' correctly uses the preposition 'off' to indicate subsisting on juice as the only source of nourishment. The other options do not fit idiomatically in this context.
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Fill In The Blanks (Prepositions)
The girl ran ________ the field when she saw her father after a long time.
The correct preposition is 'across' because it indicates movement from one side of the field to the other, which fits the context of the sentence. 'In', 'on', and 'along' do not convey the same meaning of crossing the field.
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Fill In The Blanks (Phrasal)
The colour of the walls in my room has faded ________.
The phrase 'faded away' is a correct phrasal verb meaning to gradually disappear or lose color, which fits the context of the sentence about wall color fading. The other options do not form correct or meaningful phrases in this context.
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Fill In The Blanks (Phrasal Verb)
Did the boys turn ________ for football practice?
The phrasal verb 'turn up' means to arrive or appear, which fits the context of boys arriving for football practice. The other options do not make sense in this context.