Letter G – Episode 06 1 / 20 1) What does “Go to the dogs” mean? • To become ruined • To improve suddenly • To stay the same Explanation: Go to the dogs means to fall apart, decline, or be ruined. Example: The department went to the dogs after the boss retired. 2 / 20 2) What does “Go to town” mean? • To leave quickly • To work very hard • To avoid doing something Explanation: Go to town means working energetically, being successful, or going all out. Example: The team really went to town, winning 14-0. 3 / 20 3) What does “Go up” mean? • To stay at the same level • To fall down • To rise Explanation: Go up means to become higher. Example: Gasoline prices are still going up. 4 / 20 4) What does “Go with” mean? • To not connect at all • To match or look pleasing together • To be completely opposite Explanation: Go with means two things that suit each other, like clothes. Example: I’m not sure this hat goes with this dress. 5 / 20 5) What does “Go without” mean? • To live without something • To always have something • To borrow from others Explanation: Go without means not having something. Example: If you can’t afford a new car, you’ll just have to go without. 6 / 20 6) What does “Good deal” mean? • A bargain • A waste of time • A small problem Explanation: Good deal means either a bargain or simply a large amount. Example: There was a good deal of salt in the food. 7 / 20 7) What does “Joe” mean? • A boss • A family member • A fellow or guy Explanation: Joe is an informal word for a man or fellow. Example: Jack said, “See you next year, Joe.” 8 / 20 8) What does “A good Joe” mean? • A good and helpful man • A lazy person • A stranger Explanation: A good Joe means a kind, dependable fellow. Example: Frank’s a good Joe. He’ll help us. 9 / 20 9) What does “Goof” (verb) mean? • To make a silly mistake • To succeed easily • To work perfectly Explanation: Goof means making mistakes or being careless. Example: If Tom hadn’t goofed, we’d have won the game. 10 / 20 10) What does “Goof” (noun) mean? • A brave leader • A foolish person • A serious professional Explanation: Goof refers to a foolish or stupid person, a blunder or silly mistake Example: Don’t be such a goof. 11 / 20 11) What does “Goof off” mean? • To study carefully • To be lazy and avoid work • To work very hard Explanation: Goof off means wasting time instead of working. Example: They’ve goofed off and gone to the ball game. 12 / 20 12) What does “Goods” mean? • Merchandise • Empty boxes • Bad services Explanation: Goods are items that can be bought, sold, or owned. Example: Vincent bought a lot of goods for his new store. 13 / 20 13) What does “Goody-goody” mean? • A lazy worker • A person who behaves overly well to please others • A rebellious person Explanation: Goody-goody is someone who tries too hard to act perfect. Example: The other kids don’t like her because she’s a goody-goody. 14 / 20 14) What does “Goose bumps” mean? • A burn • Small bumps on skin from cold or fear • A skin disease Explanation: Goose bumps are rough spots on the skin when scared or cold. Example: Staying alone in the dark gave me goose bumps. 15 / 20 15) What does “Govern” mean? • To leave alone • To rule • To ignore Explanation: Govern means to rule or manage a country or group. Example: The country was governed by Belgium for many years. 16 / 20 16) What does “Grading” mean? • Giving a score to student work • Skipping homework • Copying assignments Explanation: Grading is the act of marking and scoring schoolwork. Example: I spent all weekend grading papers. 17 / 20 17) What does “Gradual” mean? • Little by little • All at once • Suddenly Explanation: Gradual means slow and steady change. Example: The change has been gradual. 18 / 20 18) What does “Grateful” mean? • Thankful • Careless • Angry Explanation: Grateful means feeling thankful. Example: I am grateful for all the teachers who taught me at school. 19 / 20 19) What does “Graze” mean? • For animals to eat grass • To sleep in the field • To fly away Explanation: Graze means animals feeding on grass. Example: The cows were grazing. 20 / 20 20) What does “Green thumb” mean? • A natural talent for gardening • A broken finger • A dislike for plants Explanation: Green thumb means being good at growing plants. Example: My uncle has a green thumb. He can grow anything. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 7
