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Idioms and Phrases

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English

What does the idiom "give the cold shoulder" mean?

A
To support
B
Cold meat
C
To ignore
D
Shiver
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "give the cold shoulder" means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone. Therefore, option C, "To ignore," is the correct meaning.

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Antonyms

easy
English

What is the antonym of 'parsimony'?

A
verbosity
B
facile
C
freeze
D
generosity
Explanation and memory cue

Parsimony means extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; its antonym is generosity, which means willingness to give or spend freely. The other options do not relate to the meaning of parsimony.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Always try to be polite ______ others.

A
with
B
to
C
for
D
on
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'polite' when referring to people is 'to'. Therefore, 'Always try to be polite to others.' is correct.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of Gaol is ____________?

A
Purpose
B
Quod
C
Objective
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

"Gaol" is an old-fashioned British English term for "jail" or "prison." "Quod" is a slang term also meaning "jail," making it the correct synonym among the options. "Purpose" and "Objective" are unrelated in meaning.

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Idioms and Phrases

medium
English

What is the meaning of the idiom ‘To kill a mockingbird’?

A
Destroy one’s innocence
B
To kill one who copies
C
Hit a man with a pebble
D
Eradication of moral values
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'To kill a mockingbird' symbolizes destroying innocence or harming someone who does no harm, as mockingbirds represent innocence and harmlessness in literature, notably in Harper Lee's novel.

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Prepositions

easy
English

We suffered _________ your neglect.

A
From
B
To
C
Of
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'suffered' in this context is 'from,' as in 'We suffered from your neglect.' This is the standard collocation in English.

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Prepositions

easy
English

She is working _________ midnight.

A
Since
B
For
C
In
D
On
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with a specific point in time like 'midnight' is 'since,' indicating the starting point of an action continuing to the present. 'In,' 'for,' and 'on' are incorrect in this context.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of 'Garbage' is _____________?

A
Level
B
Standing
C
Grade
D
Trash
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Garbage' means waste material or trash. Among the options, 'Trash' is the correct synonym, while the others do not relate to the meaning of garbage.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What is the meaning of ‘Lotus-eater’?

A
Man of no substance
B
Honorary and reputable
C
A person full of laziness
D
A destructive man never be conqueror
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'Lotus-eater' originates from Greek mythology, referring to people who lived in a state of dreamy forgetfulness and idleness after eating the lotus plant. Thus, it describes a person who is lazy or avoids responsibilities.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is a synonym of 'reverie'?

A
Daydream
B
Palimpsest
C
Curio
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'reverie' means a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts or a daydream. Therefore, 'Daydream' is the correct synonym among the options provided.