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Right arthurmeshack736, let's go. Here are the solutions for questions 23-29 and 31-35 from the image. 23. When the new student confidently corrected the teacher in class, he certainly rubbed some people the wrong way. This means the student \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The idiom "rubbed some people the wrong way" means to annoy or irritate someone. Step 2: Option A, "made others uncomfortable or annoyed," directly matches this meaning. The correct option is A. The final answer is A 24. To succeed in this endeavour, you must strike while the iron is hot. This means you must \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The idiom "strike while the iron is hot" means to take action at the most opportune moment, without delay. Step 2: Option C, "act without delay," directly matches this meaning. The correct option is C. The final answer is C 25. My boy is very ambitious; he is setting himself up as a doctor. This means he \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The phrase "setting himself up as a doctor" implies that he is establishing himself in the profession or preparing to practice as a doctor. Given his ambition, it suggests he is taking concrete steps towards this goal. Step 2: Option C, "has already started his own clinic," is the most concrete action among the choices that signifies establishing oneself in the profession. The correct option is C. The final answer is C 26. It is difficult, but good to pocket an insult. This means \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The idiom "to pocket an insult" means to endure an insult without reacting or retaliating, essentially ignoring it. Step 2: Option B, "It pays to take no notice of an insult," best captures the meaning of ignoring an insult and the benefit of doing so. The correct option is B. The final answer is B 27. The principal wrote the instructions in black and white. This means that the instructions were \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The idiom "in black and white" means something is in writing or in print, making it clear, official, and undeniable. Step 2: Option C, "clear," aligns with the idea that written instructions are typically unambiguous. The correct option is C. The final answer is C 28. I hadn't quite finished talking when the girl snapped my nose off. This means the girl \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The idiom "snapped my nose off" means to speak sharply, angrily, or rudely to someone, often interrupting them. Step 2: Option B, "rudely interrupted," best describes the action of speaking sharply and cutting someone off. The correct option is B. The final answer is B 29. Mr. Amoasi has done a lot for our company; we must, therefore, give him a run for his money. This means that we must \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The phrase "give him a run for his money" usually means to provide strong competition. However, in the context of someone who "has done a lot for our company," it implies that the company should ensure he receives a reward or compensation that is substantial and commensurate with his valuable efforts. Step 2: Option D, "give him some rewards for his efforts," directly addresses the idea of rewarding someone for their contributions. The correct option is D. The final answer is D 31. When the thief was arrested, he was caught \_\_\_\_\_\_ Step 1: The phrase describes catching someone in the act of committing a crime. Step 2: "Red-handed" is the idiom for being caught in the act. The correct option is B. The final answer is B 32. The teacher advised the students not to \_\_\_\_\_\_ but to speak clearly. Step 1: The contrasting phrase "but to speak clearly" indicates that the blank should be filled with an idiom meaning the opposite of speaking clearly, i.e., speaking indirectly or vaguely. Step 2: "Beat about the bush" means to avoid the main point, which is the opposite of speaking clearly. The correct option is B. The final answer is B 33. The principal decided to \_\_\_\_\_\_ to the minor offence. Step 1: The context is a "minor offence," suggesting a lenient approach or ignoring it. Step 2: "Turn a blind eye" fits the idea of intentionally ignoring a minor offence. The correct option is A. The final answer is A 34. The students are supposed to submit their assignments by tomorrow \_\_\_\_\_\_? Step 1: This is a tag question. The main clause is positive ("are supposed to"). Step 2: For tag questions, if the main clause is positive, the tag is negative. The auxiliary verb in the tag should match the main verb ("are"). So, the tag should be "aren't they?" The correct option is A. The final answer is A 35. The invitation arrived \_\_\_\_\_\_, so many people were surprised. Step 1: The phrase "so many people were surprised" indicates that the invitation arrived unexpectedly. Step 2: "Out of the blue" means unexpectedly, which explains why people were surprised. The correct option is B. The final answer is B What's next?