Understanding Verbs and Phrases

What does it mean to drive someone mad?

• To cause someone to become extremely frustrated or mentally disturbed.

• To help someone solve their problems effectively.

• To make someone feel happy and content.

• To encourage someone to take a break and relax.

How can you make someone upset?

• Compliment them sincerely

• Listen to their concerns attentively

• Criticize them harshly or ignore their feelings.

• Help them with their problems

What phrase describes irritating someone to the point of anger?

• to give someone advice

• to make someone laugh

• to push someone's buttons

• to ignore someone's feelings

What does it mean to get under someone's skin?

• To confuse or mislead someone intentionally.

• To compliment someone excessively.

• To irritate or annoy someone deeply.

• To make someone feel happy and relaxed.

How can you make someone feel down?

• By making them laugh.

• By giving them a gift.

• By complimenting them excessively.

• By criticizing, belittling, or ignoring them.

What does it mean to drive someone crazy?

• To make someone feel happy and relaxed.

• To annoy or irritate someone excessively.

• To encourage someone to take a break.

• To help someone solve their problems.

What phrase indicates making someone feel sick?

• energize

• invigorate

• comfort

• nauseate

How can you get someone's blood boiling?

• By ignoring them completely.

• By offering them a gift.

• By provoking them emotionally.

• By complimenting them sincerely.

What does it mean to drive someone up the wall?

• To make someone feel happy

• To annoy or irritate someone greatly.

• To help someone solve a problem

• To confuse someone completely

How can you make someone feel better?

• Criticize their emotions and offer unsolicited advice.

• Tell them to just get over it.

• Ignore their feelings and change the subject.

• Listen and offer support.