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What does 'account for' NOT mean in one of its definitions?
What does 'account for' NOT mean in one of its definitions?
- Be the primary cause of
- Attend to a subject matter (correct)
- Explain by relating circumstances
- Destroy or put out of action
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'age out'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'age out'?
- Send a child away to another country
- Become too old for an activity (correct)
- Be responsible for actions taken
- Design for a specific audience
In which situation would 'aim at' be appropriately used?
In which situation would 'aim at' be appropriately used?
- To be enthusiastic about completing a task
- To intend to achieve a specific goal (correct)
- To constitute a significant portion of something
- To answer for one's actions
Which option accurately captures the essence of 'adopt out'?
Which option accurately captures the essence of 'adopt out'?
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What does 'allow for' imply in the context of planning?
What does 'allow for' imply in the context of planning?
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Study Notes
Account for
- Explain by relating circumstances: To provide reasons or explanations for something, often in a way that connects them to a specific situation.
- Be the primary cause of: To be the main reason or factor that leads to a particular outcome.
- Constitute in amount or portion: To make up a certain percentage or quantity of something.
- Destroy or put out of action: To eliminate or incapacitate something, often referring to physical objects or systems.
Account to
- Answer to; to be responsible to: To be accountable to someone for your actions or decisions.
Admire to
- Be enthusiastic about doing: To be very interested in doing something and find it enjoyable.
Adopt out
- Send a son or daughter away to live in another country: To legally transfer the care and responsibility of a child to another family, often in a different country.
Age out
- Become too old for an activity, program or institution; to become too mature for a behavior: To reach an age where you are no longer eligible to participate in something or where a certain behavior is no longer considered appropriate.
Aim at
- Design for a particular audience: To target your efforts or products towards a specific group of people.
- Intend to do or achieve: To have a specific goal or purpose in mind.
Allow for
- Take into account when making plans: To consider something as a possibility or factor when planning for the future.
Attend to
- Diligently work on; to pay attention to: To focus your time and effort on something or to give it your full attention.
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This quiz explores various phrasal verbs and their meanings, focusing on how they relate to specific circumstances and responsibilities. Test your understanding of these expressions and see how well you can apply them in different contexts.
