Answer Key

Choose the best explanation for the following phrases…

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  1. "laid off" means:  [to be asked to leave your job]
  2. "get down to" means:  [to learn all the details, have a full understanding]
  3. "rule out" means:  [to disregard, reject]
  4. "turned up" means:  [was found, appeared]
  5. "move on" means:  [to recover emotionally]
Are the following statements about the reading correct?

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1.   Police are exploring numerous possible suspects involved in the deaths of both Ms. O'Brien and Mr. Williams.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   At the moment, both families refuse to comment on the situation.That is correct.

3.   Mr. Williams had a history of physically hurting Ms. O'Brien.That is correct.

4.   Both bodies were discovered in the same place at the same time.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   An argument started between Mr. Williams and Ms. O'Brien erupted because she had recently lost her job.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.