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Current Question
In the sentence “I’m cutting back on sugar this month,” what does “cutting back on” mean?
  • A. Reducing the amount of
  • B. Sharing with others
  • C. Selling at a profit
  • D. Storing for later
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Cut back on” means use or consume less.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “She took on too much work this month,” what does “took on” mean?
  • A. Rejected
  • B. Accepted
  • C. Passed over
  • D. Gave away
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Take on” means accept a job, duty, or responsibility. citeturn20search9
Related Question 2
In the sentence “I look back on college with affection,” what does “look back on” mean?
  • A. Turn away from
  • B. Remember and reflect on
  • C. Search behind
  • D. Avoid mentioning
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Look back on” means remember and think about the past.
Related Question 3
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.
Related Question 4
In the sentence “I had to take the mixer back to the shop,” what does “take ... back” mean?
  • A. Remember
  • B. Return
  • C. Hide
  • D. Recommend
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Take back” means return something.
Related Question 5
In the sentence “The parcel was sent back to the seller,” what does “sent back” mean?
  • A. Paid for
  • B. Kept aside
  • C. Returned
  • D. Opened carefully
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Send back” means return, often by post or delivery.