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Which situation exemplifies the idiom "a golden key can open any door?"
Which situation exemplifies the idiom "a golden key can open any door?"
- An athlete relying on natural talent instead of hard work.
- A student using their charm to get an extension on an assignment.
- A detective solving a case through meticulous investigation.
- A politician leveraging wealth and connections to gain influence. (correct)
In what scenario would the phrase "a drop in the ocean" be most appropriately used?
In what scenario would the phrase "a drop in the ocean" be most appropriately used?
- Illustrating the vastness of the universe relative to the Earth.
- Describing the impact of a major policy change on the national economy.
- Highlighting the significance of a single volunteer's contribution to a large-scale environmental cleanup. (correct)
- Emphasizing the importance of a specific scientific breakthrough in medical research.
What is implied when a project manager says completing the report was "a piece of cake?"
What is implied when a project manager says completing the report was "a piece of cake?"
- The report was deceptively complex and required careful attention to detail.
- The report was enjoyable to create, like eating a delicious dessert.
- The report was a minor component of a larger, more challenging project.
- The report was completed quickly and easily with minimal effort. (correct)
Which situation illustrates the principle of "a penny saved is a penny earned"?
Which situation illustrates the principle of "a penny saved is a penny earned"?
How could the phrase "acid test" be applied to a company launching a new product?
How could the phrase "acid test" be applied to a company launching a new product?
Which of the following is the correct spelling and usage in a formal document?
Which of the following is the correct spelling and usage in a formal document?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the word "temporary?"
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the word "temporary?"
In which situation is someone most accurately described as working "against the clock?"
In which situation is someone most accurately described as working "against the clock?"
Which scenario illustrates an attempt to "break the ice?"
Which scenario illustrates an attempt to "break the ice?"
Which scenario best exemplifies someone who is described as "as busy as a bee?"
Which scenario best exemplifies someone who is described as "as busy as a bee?"
Flashcards
"A piece of cake"
"A piece of cake"
A very easy task.
"A drop in the ocean"
"A drop in the ocean"
A very small part of something big.
"Golden key can open any door"
"Golden key can open any door"
Something valuable that can solve problems.
"A penny saved is a penny earned"
"A penny saved is a penny earned"
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"Acid test"
"Acid test"
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Occasion
Occasion
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Accommodation
Accommodation
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Temporary
Temporary
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Necessary
Necessary
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"Bite the bullet"
"Bite the bullet"
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Study Notes
Vocabulary-Based Questions
- "A piece of cake" means a very easy task.
- "A drop in the ocean" refers to a very small part of something big.
- "Golden key can open any door" signifies something valuable that can solve problems.
- "A penny saved is a penny earned" means saving money is as important as earning it.
- "Acid test" is a test that proves the quality or truth of something.
Spelling-Based Questions
- The correct spelling for "occasion" is "occasion".
- The correct spelling for "accommodation" is "accommodation".
- The correct spelling for a word meaning "not permanent" is "temporary".
- The correct spelling for "necessary" is "necessary".
- The correctly spelled word is "recommend".
Usage-Based Questions
- The correct usage of "against the clock" is: "We worked against the clock to complete the project before the deadline."
- Correct usage of "break the ice": "He told a joke at the meeting to break the ice and make everyone comfortable."
- The sentence that uses "as busy as a bee" correctly is: "She has been as busy as a bee preparing for her exams all week."
- The correct use of "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is: "After being away from her family for months, she realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder."
- Appropriate use of "a bed of roses": "Life is not always a bed of roses; it comes with challenges too."
Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom Context
- "Bite the bullet" means to endure something unpleasant.
- "All in all" means taking everything into account.
- The sentence using "a man of action" correctly is: "He prefers to act first and think later, proving he's a man of action."
- An accurate use for "apple of eye": "Her youngest son is truly the apple of her eye; she adores him most!"
- An appropriate use for "as far as": "As far as I know, he hasn't submitted his assignment yet."
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