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Idioms & Phrasal Verb Test 227
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    Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the one which provides the appropriate meaning of the given word/phrase.

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    Take up (something)
    Solutions

    If you take up an activity or a subject, you become interested in it and spend time doing it, either as a hobby or as a career.
    E.g. He left a job in the City to take up farming.
    So, the correct answer is option C.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the one which provides the appropriate meaning of the given word/phrase.

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    In order to really let these ideas sink in, take a song you are already familiar with and find other ways to play it with your capo.
    Solutions

    If an unpleasant or surprising fact or idea sinks in, you gradually start to believe it, understand it, or realize the effect it will have on you.
    E.g. His voice trailed off as the seriousness of his position sank in.
    So, the correct answer is option B.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the one which provides the appropriate meaning of the given word/phrase.

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    Go through with
    Solutions

    If you go through with an action you have decided on, you do it, even though it may be very unpleasant or difficult for you.
    E.g. She tells Tony she can't go through with the wedding.
    So, the correct answer is option C.

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    In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given phrase.

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    Brush Aside
    Solutions

    The meanings of the given words are as follows:

    Brush Aside: to treat (something) as not important.

    Dismiss: treat as unworthy of serious consideration.

    Assemble: (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

    Engage: occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

    Owe: have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received.

    Oblige: make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.

    Therefore, ‘dismiss’ is the synonym of ‘brush aside’.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.

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    Three tapioca associations are helping farmers to shore up tapioca prices as they promise not to cut prices and threaten to expel members who violate the agreement.
    Solutions
    The phrase “Shore up” means to support or help someone. Hence, Option A is the correct response.
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