(i) to be physically strong
(ii) to be independent
(iii) to stand erect
(iv) to be successful
4. to be wound up
(i) to become active
(ii) to stop operating
(iii) to be transformed
(iv) to be destroyed
5. to meet one's match
(i) to meet a partner who has similar tastes
(ii) to meet an opponent
(iii) to meet someone who is equally able as oneself
(iv) to meet defeat
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.
1. to take issue with
(i) to accept
(ii) to discuss
(iii) to disagree
(iv) to add
2. to give vent to
(i) to express
(ii) to emphasise
(iii) to suppress
(iv) to dismiss
3. to stand on one's feet
(i) to be physically strong
(ii) to be independent
(iii) to stand erect
(iv) to be successful
4. to be wound up
(i) to become active
(ii) to stop operating
(iii) to be transformed
(iv) to be destroyed
5. to meet one's match
(i) to meet a partner who has similar tastes
(ii) to meet an opponent
(iii) to meet someone who is equally able as oneself
(iv) to meet defeat
Answer -
1. (ii) to discuss
2. (i) to express
3. (ii) To be independent.
4. (ii) To stop operating
5. (iii) To meet someone who is equally able as oneself.