Do you know the English adjective “atrocious“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Paul: Why are you angry with your son?
Vincent: Because his attitude towards his me is atrocious. He said some terrible things yesterday.
Does it mean:
a) very good
b) very angry
c) very annoying
d) very bad
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Answer: d) very bad
Do you know the English adjective “affable“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: How are the new neighbours?
Fred: They seem very affable. They invited us over for dinner sometime.
Does it mean:
a) friendly
b) unfriendly
c) annoying
d) rich
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Answer: a) friendly
Do you know the English expression “beg to differ“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tina: I think we should spend more money on this housing project.
Rita: I beg to differ. We have spent enough already.
Does it mean:
a) disagree
b) agree
c) ask for money
d) get angry
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Answer: a) disagree
Do you know the English adjective “bemused“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Annette: How did everyone react to Tony’s presentation?
Frank: When he finished, everyone gave him a bemused look. No one knew what he was talking about.
Does it mean:
a) irritated
b) amused
c) terrified
d) confused
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Answer: d) confused
Do you know the English adjective “petrified”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karl: How did you react when you saw that giant spider?
Bill: I was petrified. I couldn’t move!
Does it mean:
a) very brave
b) very scared
c) very annoyed
d) very amused
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Answer: b) very scared
Do you know the English noun “fib“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Natalie: Why were you angry with your son the other day?
Barbara: Because he told a fib. He told me he was going to the library to study, but really he went shopping with his friends.
Does it mean:
a) a lie
b) the truth
c) a story
d) an excuse
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Answer: a) a lie
Do you know the English expression “people skills“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Roberta: What qualities must a salesperson have?
Diane: He or she must be confident, intelligent, and have good people skills. The last one is important, because he or she must talk to many people.
Does it mean:
a) the ability to communicate well
b) the ability to get someone to buy something
c) the ability to annoy someone
d) the ability to meet many people
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Answer: a) the ability to communicate well
