Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct connector from the alternatives given below each sentence.
She was not so well versed in English ______ they had expected
So, the completed sentence is: "She was not so well versed in English as they had expected." In this sentence, "as" is used to compare the level of her proficiency in English with the expectation of others.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cat and dog life
to let your freak flag fly
lame duck
After hearing about the company's closure, the news of a minor bonus was no cold comfort.
The traffic came to a standstill after the heavy downpour of rain.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Go down like a lead balloon
The boss examined my report with a fine tooth comb before submitting it to the senior management.
...Palm off
When the detective pointed out the smallest detail that connected all the evidence together, he hit the nail on the head and uncovered the true identi...
"Despite the challenges, Lisa managed to keep her chin up ."
