Test on Essential English Idioms for Study

Question 1: The phrasal verb "RUB SUN OUT" is used to describe the act of omitting or excluding a person or an item.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, "RUB SUN OUT" means "Remove marks made by a pencil, chalk, etc using a rubber." It does not mean to omit or exclude a person or an item. That meaning is associated with "LEAVE SUN OUT."

Question 2: The phrase "TRIAL AND EXACT" describes a method for solving problems by primarily relying on instinct without testing multiple possibilities.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define "TRIAL AND EXACT" as "A way of solving a problem by trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes," which contradicts the idea of relying primarily on instinct without testing possibilities.

Question 3: Which of the following idioms from the study materials describes the act of successfully communicating so that others comprehend what you are saying?

A. Rack your brains

B. Make yourself understood

C. Keep your fingers crossed

D. Brush up on SUN

Explanation: The study materials define 'MAKE YOURSELF UNDERSTOOD' as 'Speak in a way that others can understand,' which directly matches the act of successfully communicating so others comprehend. 'Rack your brains' is about trying to remember, 'Keep your fingers crossed' is about hoping for good luck, and 'Brush up on SUN' is about improving knowledge or skill.

Question 4: Which of the following phrasal verbs from the study materials describes improving one's knowledge or skill?

A. BRUSH UP ON SUN

B. LOOK SUN UP

C. BUILD SUN UP

D. CATCH UP

Explanation: According to the study materials, 'BRUSH UP ON SUN' means to improve your knowledge or skill in something. 'BUILD SUN UP' means to increase or develop something over a period of time, which includes skills. 'CATCH UP' means to reach the level of others who are more advanced, implying improvement to an existing level. 'LOOK SUN UP' means to look for information, not to improve a skill.

Question 5: The idiom 'not good with people' signifies an inability to deal with others effectively.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define 'He's not good with people' as 'UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE WELL.'