ENGLAB 1.0 #2

WHAT TIME IS IT?

A QUARTER TO SEVEN

• 07:25

• 06::45

• 07:45

• 06:25

Answer explanation

A quarter to seven means 15 minutes before 7:00, which is 6:45. Therefore, the correct answer is 06:45.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

IT'S FIVE TO 10 PM

• 10:05

• 05:10

• 22:05

• 21:55

Answer explanation

The phrase 'five to 10 PM' means it is 5 minutes before 10 PM, which is 9:55 PM. In 24-hour format, this is 21:55. Therefore, the correct answer is 21:55.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

A QUARTER PAST MIDNIGHT

• 12:30

• 12:15

• 00:45

• 00:15

Answer explanation

A quarter past midnight means 15 minutes after 12:00 AM. In 24-hour format, this is represented as 00:15. Therefore, the correct answer is 00:15.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

HALF PAST SIX

• 12:06

• 06:05

• 03:00

• 06:30

Answer explanation

The phrase 'half past six' means 30 minutes after 6:00, which is 6:30. Therefore, the correct answer is 06:30.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

IT'S TWENTY TO SEVEN

• 06:40

• 06:20

• 07:20

• 20:07

Answer explanation

The phrase 'twenty to seven' means 20 minutes before 7 o'clock, which is 6:40. Therefore, the correct answer is 06:40.

PHRASAL VERB:

CAME UP

• SOMETHING HAPPEN

• TO RELEASE

• TO VISIT

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb 'came up' means 'something happen' or to arise unexpectedly. It does not mean 'to release' or 'to visit', making 'something happen' the correct choice.

PHRASAL VERB:

TAKE THROUGH

• TO GO AGAINST

• TO CARRY

• TO EXPLAIN

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb 'take through' means 'to explain' something in detail. Therefore, the correct answer is 'to explain', as it accurately reflects the meaning of the phrase.

PHRASAL VERB:

CALL OFF

• TO REJECT CALL

• TO CANCEL SOMETHING

• TO NOT CALL BACK

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb 'call off' means 'to cancel something.' This is the correct choice, as it directly reflects the meaning of the phrase, while the other options do not accurately represent it.

PHRASAL VERB:

TAG ALONG

• TO GO TOGETHER

• TAGGING SOMETHING

• TO LABEL

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb 'tag along' means to go together with someone, often without being invited. This aligns with the correct choice 'TO GO TOGETHER', while the other options do not capture the intended meaning.

PHRASAL VERB:

GO OFF

• TO RETURN

• TO EXPLODE

• TO VANISH

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb 'go off' commonly means 'to explode', especially in the context of bombs or fireworks. While it can also mean 'to leave', the most accurate definition here is 'to explode', making it the correct choice.