Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): I hope things will start to look up in the new year.
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A.
get better -
B.
get worse -
C.
become popular -
D.
get bored
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Knowledge test: Near-meaning words / Verbs
Explain details:
The verb look up (intransitive) in addition to literally looking up can be used with other meanings to become better, to improve (when talking about someone’s business situation, situation …) .
Therefore, option A is the most appropriate.
Meaning of the sentence : I hope everything will be better in the new year.
The remaining options are not suitable in terms of meaning.
B. get worse (v): to get worse
C. become popular (v): become popular
D. get tired (v): to become tired
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