Do you know the English expression “put forward?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
June: What do you think about the plan Sasha put forward at the meeting?
Gill: I thought it was intersting. But Max also put forward a good idea. I think I prefer that.
Does it mean:
a) demand
b) suggest
c) criticize
d) force
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Answer: b) suggest
Do you know the English expression “to put (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tom: Have the firefighters put the fire out yet?
Jess: Yes, they have.
Tom: How did the fire start?
Jess: John didn’t put his cigarette out properly.
Does it mean:
a) extinguish
b) ignite
c) burn
d) light up
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Answer: a) extinguish
Do you know the English expression “to put (something) away?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harriet: Susie, the living room is a mess! Put your toys away!
Susie: OK, mum. I’ll put them away now.
Does it mean:
a) throw away
b) put something in a different room
c) tidy up
d) make a mess
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Answer: c) tidy up
Do you know the English expression “to stick it out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yuri: I heard you don’t like your new job. Why don’t you quit?
Cindy: Because it will be difficult to find a new one. I’ll just have to stick it out for a while longer until I can find something else.
Does it mean:
a) stick something outside
b) endure something
c) hate something
d) look for something
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Answer: b) endure something
Do you know the English expression “to take in the sights“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Barbara: So what are you going to do in Paris?
Ella: I’m going to take in the sights. There are so many places I want to see!
Does it mean:
a) go sightseeing
b) go inside famous buildings
c) take something somewhere
d) take photographs
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Answer: a) go sightseeing
Do you know the English expression “to get out of (doing something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Joyce: How did you get out of cleaning the office yesterday?
Gary: I told the boss I had a bad back and couldn’t do anything physical.
Does it mean:
a) avoid (doing something)
b) stop (doing something)
c) try not to (do something)
d) tell someone to (do something)
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Answer: a) avoid (doing something)
Do you know the English expression “to count on (someone)“? Read the coversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tracey: I need someone to help me with my taxes.
Robert: Ask Tim. He’s good at that. You can count on him.
Does it mean:
a) count something for someone
b) count something on someone
c) depend on someone
d) ask someone
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Answer: c) depend on someone
