10. What does 'It was like chalk and cheese' mean? 11. What does 'where you could hear a pin drop' mean? 12. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true about Harriso... 10. What does 'It was like chalk and cheese' mean? 11. What does 'where you could hear a pin drop' mean? 12. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true about Harrison?
Understand the Problem
The question features idiomatic expressions and comprehension questions about a text, asking for interpretations of phrases and truths about a character named Harrison. It tests understanding of figurative language and detail retention.
Answer
10. c: very different; 11. a: very quiet; 12. b: radio show;
The final answer is 10. c: it was two very different things; 11. a: it was somewhere very quiet; 12. b: Harrison will host a radio show;
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 10. c: it was two very different things; 11. a: it was somewhere very quiet; 12. b: Harrison will host a radio show;
More Information
"Chalk and cheese" is a British idiom meaning two things are completely different. "Hear a pin drop" indicates a very quiet environment. Details about Harrison are unspecified here, so the unrelated statement likely aligns with the typical exam question intent.
Tips
Be careful with idioms as they may not always be taken literally.
Sources
- Chalk and Cheese Definition - Cambridge Dictionary - dictionary.cambridge.org
- Chalk and Cheese Definition - Collins Dictionary - collinsdictionary.com
