| Read the text in ach of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. | |
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Selvam woke up bright and early last Saturday. He was in seventh heaven ! First of all, he had just got his O level results. As everyone had expected, hehad passed with flying colors. Then came the surprise ! In the garden was a brand new car ! It was a gift from his father. Bursting with pride, Mr Krishnan gazed at the apple of his eye and said, 'Happy birthday, son, and congratulations on your excellent results ! Your mother and I are so proud of you !' |
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| 1. | in seventh heaven | |||
| A | utterly discontented | |||
| B |
extremely happy |
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| C | amazingly dreamy | |||
| D | very imaginative | |||
| 2. | had passed with flying colors | |||
| A | had excelled in Art | |||
| B | had mediocre grades | |||
| C | had just scraped through | |||
| D |
had done very well |
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| 3. | the apple of his eye | |||
| A | his beloved wife | |||
| B | his family members | |||
| C |
his favorite child |
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| D | his many possessions | |||
