Understanding Verbs in Context

What does 'bring up' mean?

• To raise a child

• To introduce a topic for discussion.

• To dismiss a subject

• To elevate an object

What does it mean to 'call off' an event?

• To organize an event.

• To cancel an event.

• To promote an event.

• To postpone an event.

If someone is told to 'carry on', what should they do?

• Start a new task.

• Take a break immediately.

• Stop what they are doing.

• Continue with the current activity.

What does it mean to 'catch up' with someone?

• To leave someone behind intentionally.

• To reach the same level or reconnect with someone.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To compete against someone in a race.

When you 'check out' of a hotel, what are you doing?

• You are requesting room service.

• You are checking in for a new stay.

• You are filling out a survey about your stay.

• You are notifying the hotel of your departure and settling your bill.

What does it mean to 'come across' something?

• To find or discover something unexpectedly.

• To ignore something completely.

• To analyze something in detail.

• To create something new.

If you are told to 'cut down on' something, what should you do?

• Reduce the amount or frequency of that thing.

• Ignore the suggestion completely.

• Start using that thing more frequently.

• Increase the amount of that thing.

What does it mean to 'do away with' something?

• To get rid of.

• To ignore something completely.

• To create something new.

• To modify something slightly.

If you 'drop in' on someone, what are you doing?

• You are planning a surprise party.

• You are ignoring someone.

• You are visiting someone unexpectedly.

• You are sending a message to someone.

What does it mean to 'eat out'?

• To dine at a restaurant.

• To cook a meal for friends.

• To snack at home.

• To order takeout for delivery.