Letter I – Episode 03 1 / 20 1. What does “In any case / In any event” mean? • Sometimes when possible • Only if it rains • No matter what happens Explanation: It means “regardless of the situation, something will happen anyway.” Example: I intend to be home by supper time, but in any case by eight o’clock. 2 / 20 2. What does “In an instant” mean? • Very quickly • Slowly and carefully • After a long wait Explanation: It means something happens immediately, in a very short time. Example: He solved the problem in an instant. 3 / 20 3. What does “In bad shape” mean? • Neat and organized • In a poor condition • Very strong Explanation: It refers to being in poor health, or something being damaged. Example: The car was in bad shape after the accident. 4 / 20 4. What does “In back of” mean? • Above • Next to • Behind Explanation: It means “at the rear of something.” Example: Tim waited for me in back of his car. 5 / 20 5. What does “In behalf of” mean? • For someone • Against someone • Without someone Explanation: It means to do something for the benefit of, or instead of, someone. Example: Rose spoke at the meeting in behalf of the workers. 6 / 20 6. What does “In charge of” mean? • Responsible for • Watching only • Not involved Explanation: It means to have authority or control over something. Example: Jerry is in charge of the shop today. 7 / 20 7. What does “Inconsolable” mean? • Calm and relaxed • Extremely sad • Slightly worried Explanation: Inconsolable means being so sad that nothing can comfort you. Example: She was inconsolable after the accident. 8 / 20 8. What does “Identical to” mean? • Exactly the same • Very different • Slightly similar Explanation: Identical means being exactly alike or the same as something else. Example: This book is identical to that one. 9 / 20 9. What does “Inequitable” mean? • Not fair • Very generous • Perfectly equal Explanation: It means unfair or unequal, good for some but not for others. Example: The distribution of land was inequitable. 10 / 20 10. What does “Independent(ly)” mean? • Without help • Always needing others • Together with friends Explanation: It means doing something without relying on others. Example: The student works independently of others. 11 / 20 11. What does “In exchange for” mean? • In return for • Without receiving • To throw away Explanation: It means to give something and receive something else back. Example: Sue got four quarters in exchange for her one-dollar bill. 12 / 20 12. What does “In hand” mean? • In possession • Lost somewhere • Not ready yet Explanation: It means something is available, prepared, or under control. Example: He had one hundred dollars in hand. 13 / 20 13. What does “In place of” mean? • Instead of • In addition to • After something Explanation: It means to substitute something or someone for another. Example: Tim will be on the team in place of Fred. 14 / 20 14. What does “Intended” mean? • Planned • Forgotten • Avoided Explanation: Intended refers to something thought out or planned beforehand. Example: Bob intended to write to his girlfriend soon. 15 / 20 15. What does “Insert” mean? • Put in • Remove • Drop accidentally Explanation: Insert means to place something into another thing. Example: Jack had to insert a new sheet of paper. 16 / 20 16. What does “In stride” mean? • In confusion • With difficulty • Without stopping Explanation: It means to continue calmly without being disturbed. Example: They took the counter attack in stride. 17 / 20 17. What does “In the back of” mean? • In the rear seat • On the roof • In the trunk Explanation: It means being in the back seat of a car. Example: Mary put her child in the back of the car. 18 / 20 18. What does “In the dark (about something)” mean? • Clearly told • Uninformed • Fully aware Explanation: It means not knowing or being kept ignorant of something. Example: I’m in the dark about who is in charge here. 19 / 20 19. What does “In the course of” mean? • During • Before • After Explanation: It means something happening while another event is going on. Example: Ronda got married in the course of her study. 20 / 20 20. What does “In the doghouse” mean? • In trouble • Very successful • Completely safe Explanation: It means being in trouble or in someone’s disfavor. Example: Mark was in the doghouse because his wife was mad at him. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 4
