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Current Question
In the sentence “That gloomy song always brings me down,” what does “brings me down” mean?
  • A. Makes me laugh
  • B. Lifts my confidence
  • C. Makes me feel unhappy
  • D. Helps me relax
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Bring someone down” means make them feel sad or low.
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 “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 5
In the sentence “She has always looked up to her grandfather,” what does “looked up to” mean?
  • A. Called loudly
  • B. Followed physically
  • C. Respected greatly
  • D. Corrected often
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Look up to” means admire and respect.