Understanding Time Expressions and Their Usage

What does the phrase 'on purpose' mean?

• By accident
• Intentionally
• Unexpectedly
• Casually

Which phrase suggests something will happen soon?

• Ages ago
• Any day now
• From time to time
• On and on

What is the meaning of 'better/worse than expected'?

• It was surprising
• It met expectations
• It was different
• It exceeded or fell short of expectations

Which phrase means to do something regularly but not all the time?

• Every now and then
• On time
• In the moment
• Over and over

What does 'in this day and age' refer to?

• A long time ago
• Currently or in modern times
• In the future
• In a different country

If someone is 'be willing' to do something, what does that mean?

• They are forced to do it
• They are hesitant
• They are open to it
• They are uninterested

What does 'day by day' imply?

• Gradually over time
• All at once
• Only on weekends
• Once a month

Which phrase indicates a repetitive action?

• Little by little
• On and on
• From day to day
• About time

What does 'from time to time' suggest?

• It happens frequently
• It happens occasionally
• It never happens
• It happens daily

If something is 'better than expected', how did it perform?

• It was disappointing
• It was as expected
• It exceeded expectations
• It was confusing