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Current Question
In the sentence “She cheered up when she saw the test result,” what does “cheered up” mean?
  • A. Shouted loudly
  • B. Gave a speech
  • C. Became happier
  • D. Sat alone
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Cheer up” means become more cheerful.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “The lab will carry out further tests,” what does “carry out” mean?
  • A. Remove from the room
  • B. Perform or complete
  • C. Copy by hand
  • D. Put off
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Carry out” means do or complete a task.
Related Question 2
In the sentence “A good leader knows how to deal with conflict,” what does “deal with” mean?
  • A. Trade for money
  • B. Ignore completely
  • C. Joke about
  • D. Handle effectively
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Deal with” means take action to manage or solve something.
Related Question 3
In the sentence “You should cut down on junk food,” what does “cut down on” mean?
  • A. Hand out more of
  • B. Pay more for
  • C. Reduce the amount of
  • D. Store for later
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Cut down on” means consume less of something.
Related Question 4
In the sentence “I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip,” what does “brush up on” mean?
  • A. Translate into
  • B. Refresh or improve knowledge of
  • C. Avoid speaking
  • D. Teach from the start
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Brush up on” means refresh a skill, memory, or knowledge. citeturn13search0
Related Question 5
In the sentence “How did that misunderstanding come about?” what does “come about” mean?
  • A. Happen
  • B. Move around
  • C. Become visible
  • D. Get expensive
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Come about” means happen or begin to happen. citeturn22search12