Phrasal Verbs and Adjective-Noun Collocations
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What does the phrasal verb 'shake off' imply in the context of mistakes?

  • To dwell on mistakes for improvement
  • To repeat mistakes until mastered
  • To ignore the mistakes and continue moving forward (correct)
  • To accept mistakes as part of learning

Which phrase best exemplifies the meaning of 'high standards'?

  • Accepting any form of quality
  • Having low expectations in various aspects
  • Desiring excellence in one's choices (correct)
  • Showing indifference to choices

What does 'big decision' imply?

  • A choice made quickly without thought
  • A choice with significant implications (correct)
  • An unimportant choice
  • A common everyday choice

When someone is described as a 'heavy drinker,' what does this mean?

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What does the adjective 'light' signify when referring to a sleeper?

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In the context of following another word, what is a collocation?

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What does 'heavy traffic' imply?

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What does the expression 'big money' refer to?

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What does 'little time' suggest?

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What does 'high tech' mean?

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What is meant by 'big surprise'?

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What might a coach mean by saying 'we need to shake it off'?

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What does 'heavy rain' indicate?

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Which of the following collocations uses the adjective 'little' correctly?

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What does it mean to skim through something?

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'gloss over'?

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If a strategy did not pan out, what does that imply?

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What does it mean to drift off?

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What does it mean to dip into a fund?

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What does 'pick up' generally imply in informal learning?

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If someone has 'drifted off' during a presentation, what is likely true?

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When a budget item is said to be 'glossed over', what does this indicate?

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What does it mean when a renovation project has not 'panned out'?

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Why might someone 'dip into' their savings?

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How can one 'pick up' a new skill according to the examples provided?

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In what situation might someone likely 'drift off'?

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What can be inferred if a strategy 'pans out' successfully?

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If someone frequently 'glosses over' certain family issues, it suggests that they are likely to:

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Flashcards

Skim through

Review something quickly without going into detail.

Gloss over

Briefly mention something without detail, often to avoid discussing it thoroughly.

Pan out

Have a successful outcome.

Drift off

Gradually become less focused or fall asleep unintentionally.

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Dip into

Spend a portion of a reserve or saving, often temporarily.

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Pick up

Learn something informally or casually, often through exposure.

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Comb through

Review something carefully in detail.

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Successful outcome

A positive and favorable result from a process, plan or effort.

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Informal Learning

Learning without formal instruction.

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Gradual change

A change that happens slowly, step-by-step.

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Reserve Amount

A stored sum of money kept for emergencies.

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Unexpected expense

A cost that wasn't anticipated or planned for.

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Formal education

Structured learning through institutions or classes.

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Detailed review

Carefully examine something step by step.

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Focus

Concentrating on one thing at a time.

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Shake off a mistake

To get rid of a problem or mistake and move on.

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Down three points (sports)

Losing by three points in a game.

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High school

A stage in a person's education after middle school.

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High ground

A higher or elevated position, often in a difficult situation.

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High-tech

Advanced technology.

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High standards

High expectations or requirements.

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Big mistake

A significant error.

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Big surprise

A significant surprise.

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Big deal

Something very important.

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Big decision

A very important decision.

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Big money

A lot of money.

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Heavy traffic

A lot of cars on the road.

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Heavy rain

A lot of rain falling.

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Heavy sleeper

Someone who sleeps very soundly.

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Light rain

A small amount of rain falling.

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Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs

  • Skim through: Review something quickly without detail. Opposite of "comb through".
  • Gloss over: Briefly mention something without detail, often to avoid discussing it thoroughly.
  • Pan out: Have a successful outcome. If something doesn't pan out, it's unsuccessful.
  • Drift off: Gradually become less focused or fall asleep unintentionally. Related to "mind wanders."
  • Dip into: Spend a portion of a reserve or saving, often temporarily.
  • Pick up: Learn something informally or casually through exposure, not instruction.
  • Shake off: Get rid of a problem or mistake and move on.

Adjective-Noun Collocations

  • High:
    • High school: A stage in education.
    • High ground: An elevated position.
    • High-tech: Advanced technology.
    • High standards: High expectations.
    • High degree of certainty: Strong belief.
  • Big:
    • Big mistake: A significant error.
    • Big surprise: A significant or unexpected surprise.
    • Big deal: Something important.
    • Big decision: An important decision.
    • Big money: A lot of money.
  • Little:
    • Little boy/girl: Young children.
    • Little thought: Not much thought given.
    • Little bit: A small amount.
    • Little time: Limited time available.
  • Heavy:
    • Heavy drinker/smoker: A person who drinks/smokes a lot.
    • Heavy traffic: Lots of cars.
    • Heavy rain: A lot of rain.
    • Heavy sleeper: Someone who's hard to wake up.
  • Light:
    • Light Drinker/smoker: Consumes drinks/smoke in moderate amounts.
    • Light sleeper: Someone easily woken by noise.
    • Light rain: A small amount of rain.
    • Light breeze: A gentle wind.
    • Light shade: A pale color.
  • Strong:
    • Strong argument: A persuasive argument.

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Test your understanding of common phrasal verbs and adjective-noun collocations. This quiz covers various expressions that are essential for fluency in English. Improve your vocabulary and contextual usage with this engaging challenge.

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