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What does it mean to 'stick around'?
What does it mean to 'stick around'?
- To leave a place quickly
- To hide from someone
- To walk around aimlessly
- To remain in a place for a period of time (correct)
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'wash up'?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'wash up'?
- Cleaning your hands and/or face before dinner (correct)
- Doing laundry at home
- Getting ready for a night out
- Taking a shower after exercise
What does 'lock up' refer to in context?
What does 'lock up' refer to in context?
- To securely close windows and doors (correct)
- To open all windows and doors
- To unlock the house before leaving
- To set an alarm system
What does it mean to 'yammer on'?
What does it mean to 'yammer on'?
If someone is 'mouthing off,' they are likely doing what?
If someone is 'mouthing off,' they are likely doing what?
What does it mean to 'max out' a credit card?
What does it mean to 'max out' a credit card?
What is meant by 'loading up on carbs'?
What is meant by 'loading up on carbs'?
In the context, what action should be taken concerning 'locking up'?
In the context, what action should be taken concerning 'locking up'?
Who would most likely get grounded for 'mouthing off'?
Who would most likely get grounded for 'mouthing off'?
Which of the following best represents an appropriate use of 'stick around'?
Which of the following best represents an appropriate use of 'stick around'?
What would be a common use of 'wash up' in daily conversation?
What would be a common use of 'wash up' in daily conversation?
In what situation would 'yammering on' likely be seen as a negative behavior?
In what situation would 'yammering on' likely be seen as a negative behavior?
When is it particularly important for someone to 'lock up'?
When is it particularly important for someone to 'lock up'?
How should you approach the practice of listening to native speakers?
How should you approach the practice of listening to native speakers?
What does the phrasal verb 'to dish out' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'to dish out' mean?
What is meant by the expression 'you can dish it out but you can't take it'?
What is meant by the expression 'you can dish it out but you can't take it'?
What does 'to muddle through' signify in a task?
What does 'to muddle through' signify in a task?
What does the phrase 'to nerd out' imply?
What does the phrase 'to nerd out' imply?
What aspect of language learning is emphasized in the lesson?
What aspect of language learning is emphasized in the lesson?
What is advised to do if you have difficulty understanding a phrase?
What is advised to do if you have difficulty understanding a phrase?
Why is it important to listen to various sources like TV and YouTube?
Why is it important to listen to various sources like TV and YouTube?
What does 'looking at' get transformed to when combined with the next word starting with a vowel?
What does 'looking at' get transformed to when combined with the next word starting with a vowel?
In the lesson, what is suggested to do in a public space when practicing speaking?
In the lesson, what is suggested to do in a public space when practicing speaking?
What is the main goal of the Finally Fluent Academy?
What is the main goal of the Finally Fluent Academy?
When learning phrasal verbs, what method is advised in the lesson?
When learning phrasal verbs, what method is advised in the lesson?
How should one react if they find a phrase difficult to understand?
How should one react if they find a phrase difficult to understand?
What does the expression 'did you break it to him' mean?
What does the expression 'did you break it to him' mean?
How is the phrase 'cut it out' typically used?
How is the phrase 'cut it out' typically used?
What does 'kick it up a notch' imply in a work context?
What does 'kick it up a notch' imply in a work context?
Which of the following best describes the phrase 'don't let him get to you'?
Which of the following best describes the phrase 'don't let him get to you'?
What does the expression 'you got to' indicate?
What does the expression 'you got to' indicate?
In natural speech, how does 'would you' often get pronounced?
In natural speech, how does 'would you' often get pronounced?
What does the phrase 'what are you looking at' convey?
What does the phrase 'what are you looking at' convey?
Why is it important to learn phrases and expressions instead of just vocabulary?
Why is it important to learn phrases and expressions instead of just vocabulary?
What does eliminating the 'G' sound in words likely signify in casual conversation?
What does eliminating the 'G' sound in words likely signify in casual conversation?
What does the last phrase 'you got to kick it up a notch' suggest about a person's performance?
What does the last phrase 'you got to kick it up a notch' suggest about a person's performance?
How is 'Tim' used in the phrase 'did you break it to him'?
How is 'Tim' used in the phrase 'did you break it to him'?
In what context might someone say 'cut it out, would you'?
In what context might someone say 'cut it out, would you'?
When should someone consider using the phrase 'don't let them get to you'?
When should someone consider using the phrase 'don't let them get to you'?
What was the highlight of Patricia Dennis's university career?
What was the highlight of Patricia Dennis's university career?
What conclusion did Patricia Dennis reach in her thesis about handedness?
What conclusion did Patricia Dennis reach in her thesis about handedness?
What is one of Patricia Dennis's hobbies outside of her academic pursuits?
What is one of Patricia Dennis's hobbies outside of her academic pursuits?
What does Patricia Dennis express a desire to do in the future regarding her research?
What does Patricia Dennis express a desire to do in the future regarding her research?
What type of advice does Patricia Dennis offer to other young gifted individuals?
What type of advice does Patricia Dennis offer to other young gifted individuals?
What is the significance of the term 'ever' in the context of the girl's achievement?
What is the significance of the term 'ever' in the context of the girl's achievement?
Why is '12-year-old' used without an 's' in the context of the description?
Why is '12-year-old' used without an 's' in the context of the description?
How is the term 'peers' defined in the content?
How is the term 'peers' defined in the content?
What does the term 'recess' refer to?
What does the term 'recess' refer to?
What is the correct way to state her age based on the content?
What is the correct way to state her age based on the content?
What degree is the girl pursuing?
What degree is the girl pursuing?
What distinguishes a pre-teen from a teenager?
What distinguishes a pre-teen from a teenager?
Which statement about age is incorrect?
Which statement about age is incorrect?
In the context of the university program, what can be inferred about the challenges faced by the girl?
In the context of the university program, what can be inferred about the challenges faced by the girl?
How is the subject she is graduating in characterized?
How is the subject she is graduating in characterized?
What age range does being a 'pre-teen' typically cover?
What age range does being a 'pre-teen' typically cover?
How is the term 'child prodigy' relevant to the girl in the context?
How is the term 'child prodigy' relevant to the girl in the context?
What is the reason for the absence of 's' in 'average 9-year-old'?
What is the reason for the absence of 's' in 'average 9-year-old'?
What does the expression 'making history' imply in the content?
What does the expression 'making history' imply in the content?
What is a preconceived notion?
What is a preconceived notion?
How did Patricia Dennis feel about being in university?
How did Patricia Dennis feel about being in university?
What does the phrase 'something brings you down' mean in this context?
What does the phrase 'something brings you down' mean in this context?
What was the highlight of Patricia Dennis's university career?
What was the highlight of Patricia Dennis's university career?
What topic did Patricia's thesis focus on?
What topic did Patricia's thesis focus on?
How do non-native speakers deal with preconceived notions?
How do non-native speakers deal with preconceived notions?
What term best describes the 'highlight' in a situation?
What term best describes the 'highlight' in a situation?
What is the cerebellum known for?
What is the cerebellum known for?
What is the emotional effect of other people's expectations on Patricia?
What is the emotional effect of other people's expectations on Patricia?
How do you express the length of a thesis differently?
How do you express the length of a thesis differently?
Why might a 12-year-old in university face challenges?
Why might a 12-year-old in university face challenges?
Which of the following describes the term 'talented' as used in the content?
Which of the following describes the term 'talented' as used in the content?
What impact does making a grammar mistake have on emotions?
What impact does making a grammar mistake have on emotions?
Why are people often surprised to see a young person in university?
Why are people often surprised to see a young person in university?
What is the meaning of 'to binge watch'?
What is the meaning of 'to binge watch'?
What does the expression 'to be interested in' require?
What does the expression 'to be interested in' require?
What does the phrase 'pick it back up' imply?
What does the phrase 'pick it back up' imply?
What is implied when someone says they 'will be in charge'?
What is implied when someone says they 'will be in charge'?
How is the word 'probably' described in relation to certainty?
How is the word 'probably' described in relation to certainty?
What is Patricia Dennis's notable achievement mentioned?
What is Patricia Dennis's notable achievement mentioned?
What does the content say about Patricia Dennis's early life?
What does the content say about Patricia Dennis's early life?
Which expression is considered a common mistake among advanced students?
Which expression is considered a common mistake among advanced students?
What can be inferred about Patricia's personality?
What can be inferred about Patricia's personality?
What is indicated about the expression 'to be interested in learning more'?
What is indicated about the expression 'to be interested in learning more'?
What is the meaning of 'preconceived notions' as used in the content?
What is the meaning of 'preconceived notions' as used in the content?
Which hobby does Patricia enjoy aside from her academic pursuits?
Which hobby does Patricia enjoy aside from her academic pursuits?
What does the phrase 'making history' imply about Patricia's achievement?
What does the phrase 'making history' imply about Patricia's achievement?
What is a key challenge faced by Patricia as mentioned in the content?
What is a key challenge faced by Patricia as mentioned in the content?
Study Notes
Learning Phrasal Verbs
- To dish out means to criticize someone or something negatively.
- The idiom "you can dish it out but you can't take it" means that someone freely gives criticism but does not accept it when received.
- To muddle through means to do or achieve something accidentally, without a plan.
- To nerd out means to discuss a topic in great detail.
- To stick around means to remain in a place for a period of time.
- To wash up means to clean your hands or face.
- To lock up means to securely close windows and doors, or entrances of a house or building.
- To yammer on means to talk continuously in an annoying way.
- To mouth off means to speak to someone disrespectfully or angrily.
- To max out means to take something to a limit, like a credit card or a budget.
- To load up on means to consume or purchase a large amount of something for a purpose.
The Youngest University Graduate
- An Ottawa girl, AO Grace Patricia Dennis, is the youngest ever university graduate in Canada at the age of 12.
- The word ever is used to emphasize the young age.
- 12-year-old is used as an adjective and therefore doesn't have a singular or plural form.
- AO Grace Patricia Dennis is described as a child prodigy.
Patricia Dennis's Achievement
- Patricia Dennis is graduating from university at the age of 12 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science.
- She started the program when she was nine years old.
Challenges of Being a Pre-teen in University
- Patricia Dennis dealt with preconceived notions and expectations from others because of her age.
Patricia Dennis's Advice
- Patricia Dennis advises people who are also young, gifted, smart, and talented not to let other people's expectations bring them down.
Patricia Dennis's Thesis
- Patricia Dennis wrote a 40-page thesis on the relationship between handedness and functional activity in the cerebellum.
- She concluded that connectivity between the brain and hand is significantly different for right-handed people compared to left-handed people
Patricia Dennis's Other Interests and Aspirations
- Patricia Dennis is a violinist and enjoys playing with her cats and binge-watching TV shows.
- She is interested in continuing her research on functional activity in the cerebellum.
- Patricia Dennis wants to have her own lab and be in charge of research projects in the future.
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Description
This quiz focuses on common phrasal verbs and their meanings, along with a brief look at an extraordinary young graduate from Ottawa. Test your knowledge of these idiomatic expressions and explore an inspiring success story.
