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Current Question
In the sentence “If everyone chips in, we can buy a gift,” what does “chips in” mean?
  • A. Leaves early
  • B. Laughs together
  • C. Cleans the room
  • D. Contributes or helps
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Chip in” means contribute money, effort, or help.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “When the alarm rang, everyone made for the exit,” what does “made for” mean?
  • A. Prepared in advance
  • B. Apologized to
  • C. Moved toward
  • D. Stood near
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Make for” means go in the direction of something.
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