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What does the phrase 'get up' refer to in the context provided?
What does the phrase 'get up' refer to in the context provided?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'put on'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'put on'?
What does the phrase 'give up' imply?
What does the phrase 'give up' imply?
In which situation would someone likely be advised to 'give up'?
In which situation would someone likely be advised to 'give up'?
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What does 'look for' specifically mean in the given context?
What does 'look for' specifically mean in the given context?
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What can be inferred about the speaker's Sunday routine?
What can be inferred about the speaker's Sunday routine?
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How should someone respond to feeling like giving up while learning English?
How should someone respond to feeling like giving up while learning English?
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Which option does not correspond to the actions described for 'take off'?
Which option does not correspond to the actions described for 'take off'?
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What does it mean when someone is described as being spot on?
What does it mean when someone is described as being spot on?
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What is the function of the word 'ban' in the phrase 'the Netherlands phone ban'?
What is the function of the word 'ban' in the phrase 'the Netherlands phone ban'?
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Which countries are mentioned as exceptions that take articles?
Which countries are mentioned as exceptions that take articles?
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In the context provided, what does the phrase 'bring someone up to speed' imply?
In the context provided, what does the phrase 'bring someone up to speed' imply?
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How does the quiz described in the content help in learning?
How does the quiz described in the content help in learning?
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What does the verb 'banned' signify in this context?
What does the verb 'banned' signify in this context?
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What was the expected weather forecast mentioned in the content?
What was the expected weather forecast mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following statements about the content is true?
Which of the following statements about the content is true?
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What does the idiom 'to hit it off' mean?
What does the idiom 'to hit it off' mean?
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Which preposition would you use to indicate a specific time, such as 8:00 PM?
Which preposition would you use to indicate a specific time, such as 8:00 PM?
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What does vintage clothing refer to?
What does vintage clothing refer to?
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In a formal meeting context, what action did Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take?
In a formal meeting context, what action did Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take?
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What is often included when discussing times for a global audience?
What is often included when discussing times for a global audience?
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How is the word 'rare' best defined in the context of vintage clothing?
How is the word 'rare' best defined in the context of vintage clothing?
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Which modal verb is used to express possibility?
Which modal verb is used to express possibility?
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Which article should be used before the job title 'software manager' if it is your profession?
Which article should be used before the job title 'software manager' if it is your profession?
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What is the significance of using an article before a job title in professional settings?
What is the significance of using an article before a job title in professional settings?
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What does the phrase 'they did not hit it off' imply?
What does the phrase 'they did not hit it off' imply?
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What does 'shaken' represent in the context of the verb 'shake'?
What does 'shaken' represent in the context of the verb 'shake'?
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What does the term 'outfit' encompass?
What does the term 'outfit' encompass?
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Why might someone choose to wear vintage fashion in the workplace?
Why might someone choose to wear vintage fashion in the workplace?
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When discussing a scheduled event, which phrase indicates a specific day?
When discussing a scheduled event, which phrase indicates a specific day?
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What can be inferred about Monica Saleh's choice of clothing?
What can be inferred about Monica Saleh's choice of clothing?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Monica Saleh's occupation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Monica Saleh's occupation?
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What does it mean when the voting results 'tilt in favor' of a candidate?
What does it mean when the voting results 'tilt in favor' of a candidate?
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What characterizes a 'snap poll'?
What characterizes a 'snap poll'?
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What does 'turning in a better performance' refer to in a debate context?
What does 'turning in a better performance' refer to in a debate context?
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What does 'snap judgement' imply?
What does 'snap judgement' imply?
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In the context of decision-making, what is a 'snap decision'?
In the context of decision-making, what is a 'snap decision'?
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What percentage of debate watchers believed Harris performed better in the Philadelphia debate?
What percentage of debate watchers believed Harris performed better in the Philadelphia debate?
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Why might someone use deflection in a conversation?
Why might someone use deflection in a conversation?
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What is the main drawback of making snap decisions?
What is the main drawback of making snap decisions?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- Get up can mean waking from sleep or rising from a sitting or lying position
- Take off is used to remove something from your body
- Put on is used to add something to your body, like clothes, makeup, or sunscreen
- Give up is used to stop trying to do something or stop having a bad habit
- Look for means to try to find someone or something
Idioms
- Hit it off means an instant and strong connection with someone
- Bring someone up to speed means to give someone the latest information about something
Vocabulary
- Ban can be used as a noun or a verb
- Vintage clothing refers to clothing from older decades (50s, 60s, 70s)
- Rare means something is not very common and difficult to find
- Outfit is a term for a complete set of clothing
- Snap means suddenly or quickly, without careful consideration
- To tilt in favor means more people support a person or an idea
Grammar
- Use “an” before job titles that have a vowel sound and “a” before job titles that have a consonant sound
- When referencing a specific country like the United States, United Kingdom, and Netherlands, a definite article (“the”) is used
- Use “on” before a day of the week
- Use "at" before a specific time
- When referencing a global audience, include the time zone to ensure clarity
Other
- To deflect on an area of weakness means to avoid discussing your weaknesses
- Snap poll is a survey that is conducted quickly
- Snap decision is a decision that is made without careful consideration
- Snap judgement is a judgment that is made quickly and without careful consideration
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Test your knowledge on phrasal verbs, idioms, vocabulary, and grammar. This quiz will challenge you with various phrases and expressions used in everyday English. Perfect for learners looking to enhance their language skills!
