Question

    Choose the correct phrase or expression to complete the sentence.

    I was quite _________ after I heard that we were going to Singapore for a week’s holiday.

    A kicked off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B knocked off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C keyed up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D held off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase ‘keyed up’ means ‘very excited or nervous, usually before an important event’. Kick off- to begin. Knock off- to stop working, usually at the end of the day. Hold off- to not do something immediately.

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