Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links <<Prev English Exercises > Closest in meaning Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   Read the text in each of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Lena and her friends decided to go on a hiking trip in the mountains. They started early in the morning and set off on the trail. The trail was steep and rocky, but they were determined to reach the summit. As they hiked, they took in the breathtaking views and stopped to rest every now and then. After a few hours, they reached a fork in the trail. Lena weighed the pros and cons of each path before deciding which way to go. They continued on, but soon realized that they were lost. Panic set in, but Lena tried to remain calm and retrace their steps. As the sun started to set, they finally saw a familiar landmark and were able to find their way back to the starting point.         1.   set off on the trail       A started hiking on the trail       B stopped hiking on the trail       C cleared the trail of obstacles       D marked the trail with signs             2.   took in the breathtaking views       A ignored the beautiful scenery       B were disgusted by the views       C appreciated the stunning scenery       D experienced a dizzying sensation             3.   weighed the pros and cons       A thought about the benefits and disadvantages       B disregarded the advantages and disadvantages       C made a quick decision without considering the options       D waited for someone else to make the decision             4.   Panic set in       A became relaxed and calm       B felt scared and overwhelmed       C felt indifferent and apathetic       D felt joyful and excited             Sponsored Links               Answers : 1A   2C   3A   4B               001      002      003      004      005      006      007      008      009      010      011      012      013      014      015      016      017       American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High school English essays Lower Secondary English essays