Idioms and Phrases Test-4

 

After analyzing the given statement, we can conclude that Cassie was doing very little to entertain her nieces. Here's why:

1. Visiting multiple places:
- Cassie took her nieces to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, indicating that she made efforts to provide entertainment options for them.
- This suggests that Cassie was trying to keep her nieces entertained.
2. Feeling tired of bending over backwards:
- The phrase "sick of bending over backwards" implies that Cassie was exerting considerable effort to entertain her nieces.
- It suggests that she was going out of her way to entertain them.
Therefore, option A: Cassie was doing very little to entertain her nieces is incorrect.
3. Making small efforts:
- Option B: Cassie was making small efforts to entertain her nieces is also incorrect because the statement implies that Cassie was making more than just small efforts.
4. Trying very hard:
- Option C: Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces is the correct answer.
- The phrase "sick of bending over backwards" suggests that Cassie was putting in a significant amount of effort to entertain her nieces.
- This implies that Cassie was trying her best to keep her nieces entertained.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces .
5. Not trying at all:
- Option D: Cassie was not trying at all to entertain her nieces is incorrect based on the evidence provided.
- The statement clearly indicates that Cassie made efforts to entertain her nieces by taking them to different places.
6. None of these:
- Option E: None of these is also incorrect as option C is the most suitable answer based on the given information.
In conclusion, Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces (option C) based on the evidence provided in the statement.

 

Explanation:
The phrase "until the cows came home " is an idiom that means for a very long time or indefinitely. In this context, it implies that Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time if it hadn't been for Suzie dragging him away to eat dinner.
Let's analyze the options:
A: Bobby was just about to stop playing ball.
- This option contradicts the given information as it suggests that Bobby was about to stop playing ball, which is not the case. Therefore, option A is incorrect.
B: Bobby didn't even want to play ball to begin with.
- This option also contradicts the given information. The sentence states that Bobby would have continued playing ball, indicating that he did want to play. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
C: Bobby prefers nature to athletics.
- This option is not supported by any information given in the sentence. There is no indication of Bobby's preference for nature over athletics. Therefore, option C is incorrect.
D: Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time.
- This option correctly interprets the given information. The sentence states that Bobby would have played ball until the cows came home if Suzie hadn't interrupted him. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
E: None of these.
- This option is incorrect as option D correctly describes the situation.
In conclusion, option D is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the meaning of the phrase "until the cows came home " in the context of the sentence.

The correct option is C.
Horseplay is defined as boisterous fooling around, or to rough play. When two kids are tussling around and play-fighting each other, this is an example of horseplay.

Explanation:
The given passage mentions that Eric didn't want to open a whole new can of worms by fixing his cousin's computer. This suggests that Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem. Therefore, option D: "Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem" is the correct answer.
Reasons for Elimination:
A: Eric being sick of spending his time helping his family is not mentioned in the passage.
B: Eric wanting to go fishing instead of working on computers is not mentioned in the passage.
C: Eric having difficulties untangling the computer wires is not mentioned in the passage.
E: None of the given reasons match the situation described in the passage.

Reasons for Candace submitting her two week notice and conducting herself professionally:

• Candace didn't want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer: Candace had already found a new job, but she still submitted her two week notice and behaved professionally at her old job. This indicates that she valued the positive relationship she had with her old employer and didn't want to damage it.

Reasons that are not applicable:

• Candace wasn't ready to start her new job: There is no indication in the given information that Candace wasn't ready to start her new job. She had already secured a new job, which suggests that she was prepared for the transition.


• Candace was really going to miss her old job: While it's possible that Candace may have had positive feelings towards her old job, there is no explicit information suggesting that she was going to miss it. The focus is on her professional conduct and maintaining a positive relationship.


• Candace was waiting until her last day to rub it in everyone's face that she was leaving: The given information states that Candace conducted herself in a professional way, indicating that she was respectful and considerate towards her colleagues. There is no indication of her trying to boast about leaving in a negative or disrespectful manner.

Conclusion: Based on the given information, option A is the most accurate answer. Candace submitted her two week notice and conducted herself professionally at her old job to maintain her positive relationship with her old employer.

Explanation:
The given statement states that the country western super group The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena "at the drop of a hat." This phrase is an idiom which means that they can sell out an arena very quickly or easily. Let's analyze each option to find the correct answer.
Option A:
The statement in option A contradicts the given information. It states that The Mountain Boys may be able to sell out an arena, but it will take a long time. This is not consistent with the phrase "at the drop of a hat."
Option B:
This option correctly interprets the idiom "at the drop of a hat" and states that The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly. This aligns with the given statement.
Option C:
Option C introduces the concept of charity events, which is not mentioned in the given statement. It is unrelated to the ability of The Mountain Boys to sell out an arena.
Option D:
Option D talks about a dress code at their shows, which is unrelated to their ability to sell out an arena.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, option B is the correct answer as it correctly interprets the idiom "at the drop of a hat" and states that The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.

The correct option is C

Keeping a stiff upper lip "means that a person does not cry despite facing emotional turmoil. This expression probably refers to how when one cries, his or her upper lip tends to curl.

 

Claim: Cassie and the speaker's presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.

Explanation:
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given information:
- Mrs. Robinson expects Cassie and the speaker's presentation to be good.
- Cassie and the speaker have been working on the presentation every night for the last week.
- They believe their hard work will "knock her socks off."
Based on this information, we can conclude that:
- Cassie and the speaker have put a significant amount of effort into the presentation by working on it every night for a week.
- Their intention is to exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations by "knocking her socks off."
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C: Cassie and the speaker's presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.

 

Explanation:
The sentence states that Brian was excited about being placed in the advanced math class initially, but after seeing the workload on the first day, he was ready to jump ship. From this information, we can infer the following:
A: Brian was even more excited about the math class than he was over the summer. - This cannot be inferred from the given sentence. It only mentions that Brian was excited initially, but it does not provide any comparison to his excitement over the summer.
B: Brian wanted to start working on his math assignments right away. - This cannot be inferred from the given sentence. It only mentions that Brian was overwhelmed by the workload, but it does not indicate whether he wanted to start working on his assignments immediately or not.
C: Brian did not want to be in the advanced math class anymore. - This can be inferred from the given sentence. Brian's reaction of being "ready to jump ship" implies that he no longer wanted to be in the advanced math class.
D: Brian wanted to cause some trouble in the advanced math class. - This cannot be inferred from the given sentence. There is no indication that Brian wanted to cause trouble in the class, only that he was overwhelmed by the workload.
E: None of these - This option is incorrect because option C, "Brian did not want to be in the advanced math class anymore," can be inferred from the given sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Brian did not want to be in the advanced math class anymore.

To solve this question, we need to understand the meaning of the phrase "apples and oranges" in the given context.
- Phrase Meaning:
- "Apples and oranges" is a common idiomatic expression that is used to compare two things that are so different from each other that they cannot be compared directly.
Now, let's analyze the answer choices:
- Option A:
- This option states that Jose can hardly tell the difference between the two phones because they are so similar. However, this contradicts the given statement that Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- Option B:
- This option correctly interprets the phrase "apples and oranges" as meaning that the phones are so different from each other that they cannot be compared. This aligns with the given statement that Jose had a hard time comparing the two phones. Hence, this option is the correct answer.
- Option C:
- This option suggests that Jose doesn't know anything about phones and may as well be thinking about fruits. However, there is no information in the given statement to support this assumption. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- Option D:
- This option states that Jose is too hungry to think about phones at this time. However, there is no mention of hunger or any other factor that would prevent Jose from comparing the phones. Hence, this option is incorrect.
- Option E:
- This option suggests that none of the given options are correct. However, as explained above, option B is the correct answer. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option B: "Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared."