Letter A – Episode 01 1 / 10 Q1: What does “Absorb shock” mean? a) To stop doing something b) To reduce impact or vibration c) To tolerate someone Explanation: This phrase is used in technical contexts. Example: The air in the tires helps to absorb shock. 2 / 10 Q2: What does “A bitter pill to swallow” mean? a) A sweet success b) A fact that’s hard to accept c) A useless search Explanation: Means accepting something unpleasant. Example: It was a bitter pill when she lost her job. 3 / 10 Q3: What does “A wild-goose chase” mean? a) A successful journey b) A silly joke c) A useless and hopeless search Explanation: A phrase used to describe wasted time or effort. Example: I wasted all afternoon on a wild-goose chase. 4 / 10 Q4: What does “A lot of luck” mean? a) Complete failure b) Great fortune or success c) Following instructions Explanation: Used when someone experiences unexpected success. Example: She had a lot of luck finding a job. 5 / 10 Q5: What does “Abide” mean? a) To chase someone b) To remain patiently c) To ignore completely Explanation: Means to stay in place or tolerate something. Example: They would abide in the summer house. 6 / 10 Q6: What does “Abide by” mean? a) To obey or follow rules b) To create new policies c) To complain about the system Explanation: Often used in rule-based or legal situations. Example: Soldiers must abide by the rules. 7 / 10 Q7: What does “Abandon” mean? a) To fix something b) To leave something behind permanently c) To complete a task Explanation: Used in emergencies or when quitting something. Example: They had to abandon the car. 8 / 10 Q8: What does “Ability” mean? a) Capacity or skill b) Sudden movement c) Unusual weather Explanation: Refers to someone’s capability to do something. Example: I do not have the ability to do this job. 9 / 10 Q9: What does “Abnormal” mean? a) Irregular or unusual b) A scheduled event c) Skillful or normal Explanation: Describes something that’s not typical. Example: It is abnormal to rain at this time of the year. 10 / 10 Q10: What does “Aboard” mean? a) On a train, ship, aircraft, or bus b) Above something c) Inside a room Explanation: Used when someone is on or inside a form of transportation. Example: The crew should live aboard the boat. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 2
