CPE Idiomatic Expressions and Phrasal Verbs 2

Question 1

What does the phrasal verb 'look into' mean?

Accepted Answer

To investigate or examine something more closely

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To physically gaze inside a container or box

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To overlook or disregard a problem entirely

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To concentrate on minor visual details

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom 'to burn the midnight oil'?

Accepted Answer

She burned the midnight oil to finish her dissertation before the deadline.

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He left the lamp burning all night as a safety precaution.

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The factory workers heated crude oil throughout the night.

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They used expensive fuel for their late-night road journey.

Question 3

What does the phrasal verb 'fall through' mean?

Accepted Answer

To fail to happen or be completed as planned

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To physically collapse or fall onto a lower surface

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To descend rapidly from a considerable height

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To pass through a narrow or small opening

Question 4

The idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' means:

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To describe or identify something with complete accuracy

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To successfully complete a carpentry or woodworking task

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To strike someone or something with significant force

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To finish a task much more quickly than anticipated

Question 5

Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'After years of struggling, the business finally _____ its competitors.'?

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pulled ahead of

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pulled off of

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pulled down on

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pulled through on

Question 6

What does the idiom 'to be on the fence' mean?

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To be undecided or neutral about an issue

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To be in a physically precarious or dangerous position

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To be overly protective or territorial about one's property

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To be engaged in an ongoing dispute with neighbors

Question 7

In which sentence is 'carry out' used correctly to mean 'to perform or complete an action'?

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The team carried out extensive research before publishing their findings.

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The waiter carried out the dishes to the waiting customers.

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She carried out her groceries from the store to her car.

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He carried out his younger sister when she fell asleep on the sofa.