Understanding Nagging and Scolding

Questions and Answers

What does 'to nag' mean?

To annoy someone by continually telling or asking them to do something (correct)

To punish someone verbally

To provide temporary accommodation for someone

To scold someone

What is one example of 'to tell off'?

She’s bound to tell you off if you turn up late to her dinner party.

I hope it's not putting you out, but would you mind putting me ____ for the night?

What does 'to put up' signify when referring to raising a price?

To raise or increase the price or value of something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to put up with' mean?

To tolerate a bad situation or person Signup and view all the answers

A reward is the same as an award.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a job is described as being 'financially rewarding'?

It means it is well-paid. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

To nag = To annoy someone by continually asking them to do something To tell off = To verbally scold someone for wrongdoing To hold up = An armed robbery or to cause a delay To put up with = To tolerate a bad situation or person Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nagging

Definition: To annoy someone by persistently asking or telling them to do something.
Example: "My wife keeps nagging me to cut down on drinking."
Related phrase: To go on at.

Telling Off

Definition: To verbally scold or punish someone for doing something wrong.
Example: "She’s bound to tell you off if you turn up late to her dinner party."
Context: Can occur in private (e.g., in front of others) and can be disheartening for the person receiving the reprimand.

Putting Up

Temporary Accommodation
- Definition: Providing temporary housing for someone.
- Example: "Putting my parents up for Christmas turned out to be less straightforward than imagined."
Financial Support for Business
- Definition: Providing funds to start or invest in a business.
- Example: "The bank has agreed to put up 70% of the capital despite my overdraft."
Raising Prices or Value
- Definition: Increasing the price, value, or worth of something.
- Example: "Putting up the interest rates contributed to the government's electoral failure."

Putting Up a Fight

Definition: To struggle or resist against strong opposition, often leading to an inevitable loss.
Example: "The visiting team put up a courageous fight but were bound to lose with only five fit players."

Putting Up With

Definition: To tolerate, endure, or accept a challenging situation or person.
Example: "I can’t put up with that appalling noise any longer."
Distinction: Different from "put someone up to something," which means to persuade someone to do something wrong.

Rewarding

Definition: Something that is worthwhile or satisfying.
Example: "I thought the course would be boring, but it turned out to be most rewarding."
Distinction: Unlike "award," which is a prize for achievement, "reward" is compensation for services rendered.
Financially Rewarding: Indicates a job is well-paid. Example: "Even though her job is financially rewarding, she can't cope with it."

Hold-Up

Armed Robbery
- Definition: An act of robbing someone using weapons.
- Example: "The Christmas party at the bank was called off due to the hold-up earlier that morning."
Congestion or Delay
- Definition: A situation causing a delay in progress.
- Example context not provided, but relates to general delays in traffic or processes.

Description

This quiz explores the concepts of nagging and telling off, providing examples to illustrate their meanings. Test your understanding of how these terms are used in everyday conversations. Understand the nuances and contexts in which these actions occur.