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Which pronunciation is correct for 'progress' in American English?
Which pronunciation is correct for 'progress' in American English?
- Pro-gress with a short 'uh' sound
- Prog-ress with a short 'ah' sound (correct)
- Pro-gress with a schwa sound
- Pro-gress with a long 'o' sound
When is 'teach' correctly used in American English?
When is 'teach' correctly used in American English?
- Synonymous with gaining knowledge
- Referring to learning from a book
- Indicating receiving an education
- Describing the act of instructing someone (correct)
What distinguishes the use of 'either' from 'any'?
What distinguishes the use of 'either' from 'any'?
- 'Either' is for two options, 'any' for multiple options (correct)
- 'Either' is used for more than two options
- 'Either' is used for one option, 'any' for two
- 'Either' and 'any' can be used interchangeably
How is 'bossy' characterized in aggressive behavior?
How is 'bossy' characterized in aggressive behavior?
What does 'overbearing' imply compared to 'domineering'?
What does 'overbearing' imply compared to 'domineering'?
What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' mean in a technological context?
What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' mean in a technological context?
What does the phrase 'zoom in' imply when discussing technology?
What does the phrase 'zoom in' imply when discussing technology?
In the context of technology, what does 'lock out' mean?
In the context of technology, what does 'lock out' mean?
What action is described by the phrasal verb 'back up'?
What action is described by the phrasal verb 'back up'?
If someone says they 'ran out of storage', what does this mean in technology terms?
If someone says they 'ran out of storage', what does this mean in technology terms?
What does 'use up' refer to regarding computer resources?
What does 'use up' refer to regarding computer resources?
What does the term 'cut off' indicate in a technology situation?
What does the term 'cut off' indicate in a technology situation?
What is meant by 'click on' in a computing context?
What is meant by 'click on' in a computing context?
What does 'type in' refer to when using a computer?
What does 'type in' refer to when using a computer?
When someone says their laptop is 'on the blink', what does that imply?
When someone says their laptop is 'on the blink', what does that imply?
What does it mean to 'put in' when referring to passwords?
What does it mean to 'put in' when referring to passwords?
If a user needs to 'back up' their files, what should they do?
If a user needs to 'back up' their files, what should they do?
What could cause a computer's processing power to 'use up' all RAM?
What could cause a computer's processing power to 'use up' all RAM?
Flashcards
Bring up (a file)
Bring up (a file)
To open a file, program, or topic on a computer.
Zoom in
Zoom in
To magnify a part of an image or screen.
Type in
Type in
To input using a keyboard.
Put in (a password)
Put in (a password)
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Lock out
Lock out
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Back up (data)
Back up (data)
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Run out of (storage)
Run out of (storage)
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Use up (resources)
Use up (resources)
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Cut off (connection)
Cut off (connection)
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Click on
Click on
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within reason
within reason
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at odds with
at odds with
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by no means
by no means
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on its own merits
on its own merits
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beyond all expectations
beyond all expectations
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in all honesty
in all honesty
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out of my control
out of my control
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American pronunciation of "progress"
American pronunciation of "progress"
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Using "teach" vs. "learn"
Using "teach" vs. "learn"
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Using "either" vs. "any"
Using "either" vs. "any"
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Pronunciation of "wouldn't"
Pronunciation of "wouldn't"
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Meaning of "bossy"
Meaning of "bossy"
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs for Technology
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Bring up: To open a file, program, or topic on a computer. Example: "Bring up the sales report from last month."
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Zoom in: To magnify a part of an image or screen. Example: "Zoom in on the photo to see the details."
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Type in: To input using a keyboard. Example: "Type in the keywords in the search bar."
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Put in: To enter information, especially a password. Example: "Put in the correct password to access the folder."
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Lock out: To prevent someone from accessing a system or account. Example: "My account got locked out after multiple wrong password attempts."
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Back up: To make a copy of computer data in case of a malfunction. Example: "It's essential to back up your computer files."
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Run out of: To exhaust or use all of a certain thing. Example: "My phone ran out of storage."
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Use up: To consume or use something completely. Example: "Streaming videos can use up a lot of bandwidth."
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Cut off: To stop the flow or supply of something abruptly. Example: "My internet connection got cut off during the meeting."
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Click on: To select a computer file or link by pressing it. Example: "Click on the link to view the product details."
Idioms
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At odds with: In disagreement or conflict with.
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By no means: Certainly not.
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On its own merits: Judged on its own worth, not on external factors.
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Beyond all expectations: Exceeding all anticipated results.
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In all honesty: Honestly.
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Out of my control: Beyond my ability to influence or manage.
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Within reason: To a reasonable degree or extent.
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Bowled over: Extremely impressed.
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Blown away: Astonished.
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Blow/boggle one's mind: To amaze someone.
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On the blink: Malfunctioning.
Vocabulary: Aggressive Behavior
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Bossy: Giving orders; acting like in charge.
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Pushy: Aggressively insistent on getting what they want.
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Domineering: Aggressive and authoritative.
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Overbearing: Excessively controlling and bossy.
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