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Current Question
In the sentence “I think I’m coming down with the flu,” what does “coming down with” mean?
  • A. Recovering from
  • B. Speaking about
  • C. Avoiding
  • D. Becoming ill with
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Come down with” means begin to get an illness.
Related Question 1
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 2
In the sentence “The children settled down after a few minutes,” what does “settled down” mean?
  • A. Moved house
  • B. Became calm
  • C. Stood in line
  • D. Laughed loudly
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Settle down” means become quieter and calmer. citeturn18search5
Related Question 3
In the sentence “She turned down the job offer,” what does “turned down” mean?
  • A. Refused
  • B. Lowered the volume of
  • C. Reviewed again
  • D. Signed quickly
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Turn down” here means refuse an offer.
Related Question 4
In the sentence “Let me think your offer over,” what does “think ... over” mean?
  • A. Reject immediately
  • B. Repeat aloud
  • C. Consider carefully
  • D. Hide from others
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Think over” means consider before deciding.
Related Question 5
In the sentence “When I think back to school, I smile,” what does “think back” mean?
  • A. Solve a problem
  • B. Remember the past
  • C. Worry at night
  • D. Speak again
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Think back” means recall earlier times.