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Current Question
In the sentence “We called around to find an open pharmacy,” what does “called around” mean?
  • A. Phoned many places
  • B. Walked in circles
  • C. Invited people over
  • D. Argued on the phone
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Call around” means phone several people or places.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “Let me show you around the campus,” what does “show you around” mean?
  • A. Send you away
  • B. Ask you questions
  • C. Guide you through the place
  • D. Introduce you by phone
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Show someone around” means take them around a place so they can see it. citeturn18search10
Related Question 2
In the sentence “You should shop around before buying a phone,” what does “shop around” mean?
  • A. Compare prices and options
  • B. Work in a shop
  • C. Borrow money
  • D. Hurry through stores
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Shop around” means compare different offers before buying.
Related Question 3
In the sentence “Hang on while I find the file,” what does “hang on” mean?
  • A. Hold tightly
  • B. Call later
  • C. Wait a moment
  • D. Calm down
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Hang on” means wait briefly.
Related Question 4
In the sentence “Even at eighty, he gets around easily,” what does “gets around” mean?
  • A. Becomes famous
  • B. Moves from place to place
  • C. Avoids paying
  • D. Makes excuses
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Get around” means move about successfully.
Related Question 5
In the sentence “We need to find out who sent the email,” what does “find out” mean?
  • A. Hide evidence
  • B. Sort items
  • C. Discover
  • D. Make a guess
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Find out” means learn or discover something.