Jhs 3 English Language Quiz 3

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Jhs 3 English Language Quiz 3 - Quiz

In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underline.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the
underlined group of words.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Afua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker

    • A.

      Does not want to be there

    • B.

      Feels it is not necessary to attend

    • C.

      Has no birthday gift for her friend

    • D.

      Will not be able to attend

    Correct Answer
    D. Will not be able to attend
    Explanation
    The speaker states that they cannot make it to Afua's birthday celebration, indicating that they will not be able to attend.

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  • 2. 

    The interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview aimed at

    • A.

      Finding people who could rear sheep

    • B.

      Keeping the sheep in a different pen

    • C.

      Selecting only the humble candidates

    • D.

      Selecting the best candidates

    Correct Answer
    D. Selecting the best candidates
    Explanation
    The phrase "separating the sheep from the goats" is an idiom that means to distinguish or differentiate between two groups or types of people. In this context, the interview was conducted with the purpose of selecting the best candidates, those who stood out from the rest and were considered superior or more skilled. The idiom implies that the interviewers wanted to identify and choose the most exceptional individuals, similar to how sheep are often seen as more valuable or superior compared to goats.

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  • 3. 

    Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion's share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had

    • A.

      All the property

    • B.

      Half of the property

    • C.

      The best part

    • D.

      The largest part

    Correct Answer
    D. The largest part
    Explanation
    Joojo claimed the lion's share of the father's property because he was the eldest child. This means that he received the largest portion or the majority of the property, more than any other sibling.

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  • 4. 

    The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students

    • A.

      Did not enjoy the presentatio

    • B.

      Had big ears

    • C.

      Listened attentively

    • D.

      Were very happy

    Correct Answer
    C. Listened attentively
    Explanation
    The phrase "all ears" is an idiomatic expression that means to listen attentively or with great interest. Therefore, if the students were "all ears" during the presentation, it implies that they listened attentively to the presentation.

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  • 5. 

    Dallies is is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies

    • A.

      Is a farmer

    • B.

      Is an athlete

    • C.

      Is preferred to all others

    • D.

      Works on a human plantation

    Correct Answer
    C. Is preferred to all others
    Explanation
    The phrase "the pick of the bunch" is an idiom that means the best or the most outstanding among a group. Therefore, when it is said that Dallies is the pick of the bunch, it means that Dallies is preferred or considered the best among all others.

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