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The phrasal verb "dead set against" means to be completely opposed to something.

Test: Phrasal verbs, Word formation, Vocabulary

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Question 1: The phrasal verb "dead set against" means to be completely opposed to something.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define "dead set against" as "completely opposed to something."

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which of the following best describes the meaning of the phrasal verb "set up"?

A. organize/create

B. choose a time for an alarm

C. experience a problem/delay

D. decide firmly to do something

Explanation: The study materials define the phrasal verb "set up" as meaning "organize/create".

Question 3: The provided study materials illustrate the formation of adverbs by adding the suffix -ly to adjectives.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list 'cleanly' (a cleanly appearance) as a word formed from 'Clean', but they do not provide any general rule or further examples illustrating the formation of adverbs by adding -ly to adjectives.

Question 4: The noun "expectation" is formed from the verb "expect".

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials show "Expect" as a base word, with "expectation" listed as a new word derived from it.

Question 5: Based on the provided study materials, which of the following words is an example of an adjective formed using the suffix -ful?

A. helpful

B. unenviable

C. meaningful

D. unaccompanied

Explanation: The study materials list 'helpful' and 'meaningful' as examples of adjectives formed with the -ful suffix. 'Unenviable' and 'unaccompanied' are examples provided under the 'un-' prefix section, meaning 'not' or 'opposite of'.