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Current Question
In the sentence “The repairs added up to more than we expected,” what does “added up to” mean?
  • A. Totalled
  • B. Were postponed
  • C. Were reduced
  • D. Were explained
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Add up to” means “come to a total of” here.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “The team pulled off an unexpected victory,” what does “pulled off” mean?
  • A. Succeeded in achieving
  • B. Postponed
  • C. Understood
  • D. Returned from
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Pull off” means succeed in doing something difficult. citeturn17search16
Related Question 2
In the sentence “I can’t put up with that noise anymore,” what does “put up with” mean?
  • A. Tolerate
  • B. Decorate
  • C. Avoid
  • D. Support financially
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Put up with” means tolerate something unpleasant.
Related Question 3
In the sentence “Please go over your answers once more,” what does “go over” mean?
  • A. Jump across
  • B. Memorize by heart
  • C. Review carefully
  • D. Refuse politely
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Go over” means examine or review.
Related Question 4
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 5
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.