English Expressions and Vocabulary
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What does the phrase 'to put it mildly' imply about the statement or situation being described?

  • It is being ignored
  • It is being stated accurately
  • It is being understated (correct)
  • It is being exaggerated

    • What is the opposite of conforming to rules or expectations?

  • To comply with the rules
  • To obey the rules
  • To adapt to the rules
  • To rebel against the rules (correct)

    • What is the main difference between 'retrieve' and 'comply'?

  • Retrieve means to recover something, while comply means to follow rules (correct)
  • Retrieve means to adapt, while comply means to recover
  • Retrieve means to give up, while comply means to adapt
  • Retrieve means to comply with rules, while comply means to recover something

    • What does 'to put it lightly' have in common with 'to put it mildly'?

    <p>They are synonyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between 'conform' and 'adapt'?

    <p>Conform means to comply, while adapt means to adjust</p> Signup and view all the answers

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