Question 1

The architect _____ a city filled with green spaces and energy-efficient buildings.'

Accepted Answer

Envisaged

Answer

Poised

Answer

Immersed

Answer

Dwindled

Question 2

Which sentence best uses 'poised' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She was poised to start her presentation with calm confidence.

Answer

He poised the garment carefully before wearing it.

Answer

The company was poised by dwindling profits.

Answer

They envisaged poised ideas for the future.

Question 3

This store sells every type of _____&#44; from casual t-shirts to elegant dresses.'

Accepted Answer

Garment

Answer

Envisage

Answer

Sleeve

Answer

Knack

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates 'dwindling'?

Accepted Answer

A crowd slowly leaving until only a few people remain

Answer

A speaker addressing an audience

Answer

A garment that has been carefully tailored

Answer

An envisaged plan for the future

Question 5

She’s always ready to help a friend _____&#44; no matter how inconvenient it is.

Accepted Answer

At the drop of a hat

Answer

At the ring of a bell

Answer

At the sound of a bell

Answer

At the fall of a hat

Question 6

Which idiom means money that feels like it must be spent quickly?

Accepted Answer

Burn a hole in your pocket

Answer

Poised for spending

Answer

Roll up your sleeves

Answer

Saving for a rainy day

Question 7

When the deadline got closer&#44; the whole team had to _____ and work overtime.'

Accepted Answer

Roll up their sleeves

Answer

Burn a hole in their pocket

Answer

Envisage success

Answer

Dwindle away

Question 8

Which sentence best demonstrates 'have a knack for'?

Accepted Answer

She picks up new languages very quickly.

Answer

He had to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

Answer

The dwindling supply of food made them nervous.

Answer

They envisaged a city full of skyscrapers.

Question 9

Despite their differences&#44; the two countries managed to _____ strong diplomatic ties over the years.'

Accepted Answer

Forge

Answer

Dwindle

Answer

Envisage

Answer

Poised

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