EngLab 1.0 #Vol3

PHRASAL VERB:

"BREAK DOWN"

• INTERRUPTING

• ANALYSE IN DETAIL

• MENTALLY ILL

• STOP WORKING PROPERLY

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb "BREAK DOWN" can mean to "ANALYSE IN DETAIL" or to "STOP WORKING PROPERLY". It can also refer to someone becoming "MENTALLY ILL". Thus, all three options are correct interpretations.

PHRASAL VERB:

"EMBARK ON"

• START

• ENGAGE

• CONTINUE

• STOP

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb "embark on" means to start or engage in a new project or journey. Therefore, the correct choices are "START" and "ENGAGE," as they both convey the initiation of an action.

PHRASAL VERB:

"FACE UP"

• TO BE CONFIDENT

• TO OVERCOME/ CONFRONT SOMETHING DIFFICULT

• TO MAKE UP AND BE PRESENTABLE

• TO ACKNOWLEDGE SOMETHING EMBARASSING

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb "face up" means to confront or overcome something difficult, as well as to acknowledge something embarrassing. Both correct answers reflect these meanings.

PHRASAL VERB:

"INDULGE IN"

• ALLOW ONESELF

• ENJOY SOMETHING

• TO ELABORATE

• TO DISCUSS

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb "indulge in" means to allow oneself to enjoy something, often to excess. Therefore, both "ALLOW ONESELF" and "ENJOY SOMETHING" are correct interpretations of this phrase.

PHRASAL VERB:

"LET DOWN"

• TO SELL

• TO DISAPPOINT

• TO PUT DOWN

Answer explanation

The phrasal verb "let down" means to disappoint someone. It conveys the idea of failing to meet expectations, making "to disappoint" the correct choice. The other options do not capture this meaning.

IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS THE CORRECT STATEMENT?

• DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY?

• DID YOU WENT TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY?

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 'DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY?' because 'did' is followed by the base form of the verb 'go'. The phrase 'DID YOU WENT' is incorrect as 'went' is the past tense form.

IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS THE CORRECT STATEMENT?

• THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AT THE EVENT.

• THERE ARE NOT MUCH PEOPLE AT THE EVENT.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 'THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AT THE EVENT.' because it uses proper grammar. The other option, 'THERE ARE NOT MUCH PEOPLE AT THE EVENT,' is incorrect; it should be 'NOT MANY PEOPLE.'

IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS THE CORRECT STATEMENT?

• WHEN I WAS FIVE, I COULD SWIM.

• WHEN I WAS FIVE, I CAN SWIM.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 'WHEN I WAS FIVE, I COULD SWIM.' because 'could' indicates ability in the past, while 'can' refers to present ability, making the first choice grammatically correct.

IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS THE CORRECT STATEMENT?

• SHE ADVICED ME TO STUDY SMART.

• SHE ADVISED ME TO STUDY HARD.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 'SHE ADVISED ME TO STUDY HARD.' The word 'advise' is a verb, and its past tense is 'advised.' The phrase 'study hard' is a common expression encouraging diligent effort.

IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS THE CORRECT STATEMENT?

• SHE LIVE IN SUBANG JAYA

• THEY LIVE IN SUBANG JAYA

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 'THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AT THE EVENT.' because it uses proper grammar. The phrase 'THERE ARE NOT MUCH PEOPLE' is incorrect; it should be 'NOT MANY PEOPLE' to be grammatically correct.