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(a) I was flying myold Dakota aeroplane.
(b) The young seagullhad been afraid to fly with them.
In the first sentencethe author was controlling an aircraft in the air. Another example is: Childrenare flying kites. In the second sentence the seagull was afraid to move throughthe air, using its wings.
Match the phrasesgiven under Column A with their meanings given under Column B:
| A | B |
| 1. Fly a flag | – Move quickly/suddenly |
| 2. Fly into rage | – Be successful |
| 3. Fly along | – Display a flag on a long pole |
| 4. Fly high | – Escape from a place |
| 5. Fly the coop | – Become suddenly very angry |
Answer:
| A | B |
| 1. Fly a flag | – Display a flag on a long pole |
| 2. Fly into rage | – Become suddenly very angry |
| 3. Fly along | – Move quickly/suddenly |
| 4. Fly high | – Be successful |
| 5. Fly the coop | – Escape from a place |