Jhs 3 English Language Quiz 3
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underline.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the
underlined group of words.
- 1.
Afua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker
- A.
Does not want to be there
- B.
Feels it is not necessary to attend
- C.
Has no birthday gift for her friend
- D.
Will not be able to attend
Correct Answer
D. Will not be able to attendExplanation
The speaker states that they cannot make it to Afua's birthday celebration, indicating that they will not be able to attend.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview aimed at
- A.
Finding people who could rear sheep
- B.
Keeping the sheep in a different pen
- C.
Selecting only the humble candidates
- D.
Selecting the best candidates
Correct Answer
D. Selecting the best candidatesExplanation
The phrase "separating the sheep from the goats" is an idiom that means to distinguish or differentiate between two groups or types of people. In this context, the interview was conducted with the purpose of selecting the best candidates, those who stood out from the rest and were considered superior or more skilled. The idiom implies that the interviewers wanted to identify and choose the most exceptional individuals, similar to how sheep are often seen as more valuable or superior compared to goats.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion's share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had
- A.
All the property
- B.
Half of the property
- C.
The best part
- D.
The largest part
Correct Answer
D. The largest partExplanation
Joojo claimed the lion's share of the father's property because he was the eldest child. This means that he received the largest portion or the majority of the property, more than any other sibling.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students
- A.
Did not enjoy the presentatio
- B.
Had big ears
- C.
Listened attentively
- D.
Were very happy
Correct Answer
C. Listened attentivelyExplanation
The phrase "all ears" is an idiomatic expression that means to listen attentively or with great interest. Therefore, if the students were "all ears" during the presentation, it implies that they listened attentively to the presentation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
- A.
To work late into the night
- B.
To waste energy on trivial tasks
- C.
To celebrate an event with enthusiasm
- D.
To take unnecessary risks
Correct Answer
A. To work late into the nightExplanation
The idiom "burn the midnight oil" means to work late into the night, usually on an important task or project. The phrase originates from the time when oil lamps were used for light, and someone working late would need to "burn" oil to continue. It reflects dedication and hard work, especially when deadlines or long hours are involved. This idiom emphasizes effort and persistence, particularly when extra hours are required to complete something. It does not relate to wasting energy, celebration, or risk-taking.Rate this question:
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