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  1. A sign reads: 'Tickets must be purchased before boarding.' What does this mean?

    Answer: You need to buy a ticket before you get on

    'Before boarding' means you must buy the ticket prior to getting on.

  2. A notice says: 'Staff only beyond this point.' Who is allowed to go past it?

    Answer: Employees

    'Staff only' means only employees may pass.

  3. An email ends with 'Please reply by Friday.' What should the reader do?

    Answer: Respond before or on Friday

    'Reply by Friday' sets Friday as the deadline.

  4. A label reads: 'Keep refrigerated after opening.' What does this advise?

    Answer: Store it in the fridge once opened

    'Refrigerated' means kept cold in a fridge after opening.

  5. A message says: 'The meeting has been postponed until Monday.' What happened?

    Answer: The meeting moved to a later date

    'Postponed' means delayed to a later time, here Monday.

  6. A poster reads: 'Free entry for under-16s.' Who pays nothing?

    Answer: People younger than 16

    'Under-16s' means people younger than 16 years old.

  7. A note says: 'Out of order — please use the other lift.' What is the problem?

    Answer: The lift is broken

    'Out of order' means the lift is not working.