Selected MCQ

Current Question
In the sentence “I can’t keep up with these rapid changes,” what does “keep up with” mean?
  • A. Record carefully
  • B. Agree with fully
  • C. Run away from
  • D. Stay at the same pace as
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Keep up with” means remain level with or not fall behind.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “The reforms may bring about major changes,” what does “bring about” mean?
  • A. Delay quietly
  • B. Summarize briefly
  • C. Hide completely
  • D. Cause to happen
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Bring about” means cause something to happen.
Related Question 2
In the sentence “He keeps putting me down in front of others,” what does “putting me down” mean?
  • A. Insulting me
  • B. Seating me
  • C. Helping me
  • D. Inviting me
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Put someone down” means insult or belittle them.
Related Question 3
In the sentence “If you keep up this effort, you’ll succeed,” what does “keep up” mean?
  • A. Maintain
  • B. Throw away
  • C. Arrive late
  • D. Grow weak
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Keep up” means continue at the same level or rate.
Related Question 4
In the sentence “Please keep the dog out of the kitchen,” what does “keep ... out” mean?
  • A. Feed well
  • B. Tie up
  • C. Let in
  • D. Prevent from entering
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
“Keep out” means stop someone or something from entering.
Related Question 5
In the sentence “Keep on reading; the chapter gets better,” what does “keep on” mean?
  • A. Stop at once
  • B. Continue
  • C. Hand over
  • D. Complain loudly
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Keep on” means continue doing something.