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Current Question
In the sentence “You should shop around before buying a phone,” what does “shop around” mean?
  • A. Compare prices and options
  • B. Work in a shop
  • C. Borrow money
  • D. Hurry through stores
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Shop around” means compare different offers before buying.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “I asked around before choosing a dentist,” what does “asked around” mean?
  • A. Asked one expert only
  • B. Asked many people for information
  • C. Avoided asking anyone
  • D. Complained in public
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Ask around” means ask several people to get information.
Related Question 2
In the sentence “I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip,” what does “brush up on” mean?
  • A. Translate into
  • B. Refresh or improve knowledge of
  • C. Avoid speaking
  • D. Teach from the start
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Brush up on” means refresh a skill, memory, or knowledge. citeturn13search0
Related Question 3
In the sentence “Let me show you around the campus,” what does “show you around” mean?
  • A. Send you away
  • B. Ask you questions
  • C. Guide you through the place
  • D. Introduce you by phone
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
“Show someone around” means take them around a place so they can see it. citeturn18search10
Related Question 4
In the sentence “We set off before sunrise,” what does “set off” mean?
  • A. Started a journey
  • B. Caused an explosion
  • C. Brightened a color
  • D. Postponed the trip
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Set off” means begin a journey. citeturn18search16
Related Question 5
In the sentence “The new phone lives up to the hype,” what does “lives up to” mean?
  • A. Meets expectations
  • B. Sells quickly
  • C. Breaks easily
  • D. Copies exactly
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Live up to” means be as good as people expect.