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1) But I never expected that my discovery would come in handy so soon. What does 'come in handy' mean?
A
come inside
B
be useful
C
be handed around
D
be held up
2) We are working against the clock here. What does 'we are working against the clock here' mean?
A
we are too late
B
we have to stop working
C
we have limited time
D
we do not have time to work
3) But if worse comes to worst, we could be in danger. What does ' if worse comes to worst' mean?
A
the worst thing has happened
B
if the worst thing happens
C
nobody knows what will happen next
D
things are worse than you could imagin
4) Oh, My, said Dr. Schwartz, taken aback but speaking in a matter of fact tone. What does 'taken aback' mean?
A
suddenly surprised
B
working hard
C
pulled backwards
D
showing one's true feelings
5) Everyone is always on the go, while I am used to the peace and quiet of our village. What does 'on the go' mean?
A
stopping and going
B
going home
C
working hard
D
moving quickly
6) Hey, Mr. Watkins, watch your step! Mina cried. What does 'watch your step' mean?
A
walk more quickly
B
look at your feet
C
look out for the stairs
D
be careful where you are walking
7) Without a doubt, you would find it dull at first, the loudest sound is usually birdsong, or sometimes a truck backfiring. What does 'without a doubt' mean?
A
full of doubt
B
certainly
C
suspicious
D
boldly
8) He and Mina went in and took a seat at a table, setting down the grocery bag in an empty chair. What does ' took a seat' mean?
A
stood up
B
carried away a chair
C
moved a chair
D
sat down
9) I had to take my umbrella outside since it was raining cats and dogs. What does ' it is raining cats and dogs' mean?
A
if cats and dogs are outside it is going to rain hard
B
cats and dogs are falling from the sky
C
cats and dogs hate the rain
D
it is raining very hard
10) When Mugsy passed away Mr. Keefer felt blue. What does 'felt blue' mean?
A
happy
B
excited
C
surprised
D
sad
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