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What was the main reason for the narrator's distress in the courtroom?
What was the main reason for the narrator's distress in the courtroom?
- The narrator felt unsupported by their family.
- The narrator had forgotten their notes.
- The narrator crossed a powerful man. (correct)
- The case against the narrator was strong.
What ultimately led to a change in the court's decision?
What ultimately led to a change in the court's decision?
- The jurors' change of mind during deliberation.
- The heartfelt speech by the narrator. (correct)
- The narrator's last-minute defence strategy.
- The judge's personal biases.
How did the narrator feel about their husband during the trial?
How did the narrator feel about their husband during the trial?
- Indifferent to his presence.
- Determined not to disappoint him. (correct)
- Angry for not supporting them better.
- Proud of their achievements.
What did the narrator learn from the experience?
What did the narrator learn from the experience?
What was the narrator's profession?
What was the narrator's profession?
How did the narrator react when the judge announced the verdict?
How did the narrator react when the judge announced the verdict?
What was the atmosphere in the courtroom at the beginning of the proceedings?
What was the atmosphere in the courtroom at the beginning of the proceedings?
What did the narrator's ambition lead them to do?
What did the narrator's ambition lead them to do?
What is the simplest way to express a decision made at the moment of speaking?
What is the simplest way to express a decision made at the moment of speaking?
When should 'going to' be used in discussing future plans?
When should 'going to' be used in discussing future plans?
Which phrase indicates flexibility in future plans?
Which phrase indicates flexibility in future plans?
What does the future continuous tense convey?
What does the future continuous tense convey?
Which future tense is best for expressing scheduled events such as a train departure?
Which future tense is best for expressing scheduled events such as a train departure?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the simple future tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the simple future tense?
If someone asks about your future plans with uncertainty, which tense should you use?
If someone asks about your future plans with uncertainty, which tense should you use?
What is indicated by using the present continuous tense for future plans?
What is indicated by using the present continuous tense for future plans?
In which sentence does the use of future continuous enhance the description of an event?
In which sentence does the use of future continuous enhance the description of an event?
Which of these is NOT a situation for using 'going to'?
Which of these is NOT a situation for using 'going to'?
What is the primary function of the future continuous tense in conversation?
What is the primary function of the future continuous tense in conversation?
Which example illustrates the use of the future simple tense?
Which example illustrates the use of the future simple tense?
Which statement correctly differentiates between 'going to' and 'present continuous'?
Which statement correctly differentiates between 'going to' and 'present continuous'?
When a train is scheduled to leave, which tense should be used to describe this event?
When a train is scheduled to leave, which tense should be used to describe this event?
Which tense is used to describe future events that are scheduled and fixed?
Which tense is used to describe future events that are scheduled and fixed?
What is an example of a future event expressed in present simple?
What is an example of a future event expressed in present simple?
What does 'being in the firing line' usually imply?
What does 'being in the firing line' usually imply?
Which adjective describes something that is quite unpleasant or of low quality?
Which adjective describes something that is quite unpleasant or of low quality?
What does the verb 'emanate' mean?
What does the verb 'emanate' mean?
In the context of management, what is a drawback of being responsible for a team?
In the context of management, what is a drawback of being responsible for a team?
Which sentence uses 'seize' correctly?
Which sentence uses 'seize' correctly?
Which future expression reflects a flexible plan?
Which future expression reflects a flexible plan?
What is meant by the phrase 'the buck stops with you'?
What is meant by the phrase 'the buck stops with you'?
Which example indicates a personal opinion rather than a scheduled event?
Which example indicates a personal opinion rather than a scheduled event?
Which verb refers to quickly taking something away using force?
Which verb refers to quickly taking something away using force?
In the context given, what could be a consequence of a manager being in the firing line?
In the context given, what could be a consequence of a manager being in the firing line?
How does present simple differ from other future tenses?
How does present simple differ from other future tenses?
Which scenario best illustrates a 'dreadful' experience?
Which scenario best illustrates a 'dreadful' experience?
What action was taken when a prohibited item was found in luggage at the airport?
What action was taken when a prohibited item was found in luggage at the airport?
How is the word 'seize' best defined in the context of the passage?
How is the word 'seize' best defined in the context of the passage?
What does the idiom 'out of sorts' primarily mean?
What does the idiom 'out of sorts' primarily mean?
What is the meaning of the verb 'wane'?
What is the meaning of the verb 'wane'?
What is the meaning of the noun 'commotion' as described in the passage?
What is the meaning of the noun 'commotion' as described in the passage?
How would you describe a 'disobedient' child?
How would you describe a 'disobedient' child?
What does the idiom 'in the firing line' indicate about a person's situation?
What does the idiom 'in the firing line' indicate about a person's situation?
In the example given, what item was confiscated from the employee in the storeroom?
In the example given, what item was confiscated from the employee in the storeroom?
What does it mean to 'orchestrate' an event?
What does it mean to 'orchestrate' an event?
According to the passage, which adjective describes the music played by the employee?
According to the passage, which adjective describes the music played by the employee?
What does the noun 'solace' refer to?
What does the noun 'solace' refer to?
What might happen if the patient managed to escape from the facility?
What might happen if the patient managed to escape from the facility?
What is indicated by the phrase 'labor of love'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'labor of love'?
If something is described as 'immense', it...
If something is described as 'immense', it...
What example is given for the word 'commotion' during the restaurant scenario?
What example is given for the word 'commotion' during the restaurant scenario?
What does the verb 'emanate' mean in the context of the passage?
What does the verb 'emanate' mean in the context of the passage?
When someone is 'unwavering' in their beliefs, they are:
When someone is 'unwavering' in their beliefs, they are:
What does it mean if someone's patience is 'waning'?
What does it mean if someone's patience is 'waning'?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a common reaction during a commotion?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a common reaction during a commotion?
What was the mother intending to use the knife for before it was seized?
What was the mother intending to use the knife for before it was seized?
What behavior would indicate that a dog is 'disobedient'?
What behavior would indicate that a dog is 'disobedient'?
What is indicated about the cheese knife, despite its intended use?
What is indicated about the cheese knife, despite its intended use?
What is the likely feeling described as 'out of sorts'?
What is the likely feeling described as 'out of sorts'?
A successful event planner must be skilled at which action?
A successful event planner must be skilled at which action?
What emotion did the manager feel when anticipating the consequences of the patient escaping?
What emotion did the manager feel when anticipating the consequences of the patient escaping?
What best describes the atmosphere of the commotion in the restaurant example?
What best describes the atmosphere of the commotion in the restaurant example?
According to the speaker, what might help one feel solace?
According to the speaker, what might help one feel solace?
Choosing to build something by hand, despite the difficulty, is an example of a:
Choosing to build something by hand, despite the difficulty, is an example of a:
Study Notes
Idioms
- in the firing line - being the target of criticism or blame, especially for someone in a leadership role
- the buck stops with you - you are ultimately responsible for something
Adjectives
- dreadful - extremely unpleasant or of very poor quality
Verbs
- emanate - to come or spread out from a source
- seize - to take hold of something suddenly and forcefully
Nouns
- commotion - a sudden burst of noise, confusion, and activity
Out of Sorts
- To be "out of sorts" is to be unhappy and not like your usual self.
- It is used to describe someone who seems sad or low in energy.
To Wayne
- "To wane" means to decrease gradually in strength or intensity.
- Can be used to describe feelings, such as passion or love, or to describe something like patience that can be lost over time.
Disobedient
- Someone or an animal that is "disobedient" refuses to do as they are told.
- Describes people that don't listen to authority figures.
Orchestrate
- "To orchestrate" something means to carefully plan and organise an event or situation, especially a complicated one.
- It's like an orchestra conductor bringing all the instruments together to play in harmony.
Solace
- "Solace" is the comfort that you get from someone or something when you feel worried or sad.
- It's a feeling of relief and calmness.
Unwavering
- "Unwavering" means firm and steady, without showing any doubt or faltering.
- It's often used to describe someone who is resolute and determined.
A Labor of Love
- A "labor of love" is a task or activity that you work on because you love it, even if it's difficult.
- It's something you are passionate about and dedicated to.
Immense
- Describes something that's huge or great in size, or a large amount of something.
- It's used to convey the feeling of overwhelming size or quantity.
Plague
- "To plague" someone or something means to cause trouble, distress, or torment constantly.
- It's like a relentless and persistent problem.
Spectrum
- "Spectrum" means a range, such as a range of opinions, ideas, or objects.
- It's often used to describe a scale or continuum of possibilities.
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