communication Online Quiz - 141

'As strong as an ox' is a traditional idiom comparing great strength to that of an ox, known for physical power and endurance. While elephants are also strong, the ox is the conventional animal used in this idiom. Options A, C, and D don't form the standard expression.

'As drunk as a skunk' is a playful idiomatic expression for being very intoxicated. While skunks aren't actually associated with drinking, this rhyming idiom has become part of English colloquial speech. Options A, B, and C don't form recognized idioms with 'drunk'.

'As cunning as a fox' is a classic idiom based on the fox's reputation in folklore for being clever, sly, and tricky. Foxes are traditionally portrayed as intelligent tricksters in fables and literature. Options B, C, and D don't form the standard idiomatic expression.

'As stubborn as a goat' (or sometimes 'mule') is an idiom describing someone who refuses to change their mind or course of action. Goats are traditionally associated with stubborn behavior and determination. Options A, C, and D don't form the standard idiomatic expression.

The correct answer is mouse because 'as quiet as a mouse' is a well-known English idiom describing someone or something extremely silent or stealthy. A mouse is naturally quiet to avoid predators, making this comparison culturally established. Snake, cat, and panther are not associated with quietness in common expressions.

The correct answer is cucumber because 'as cool as a cucumber' is a standard English idiom describing someone who remains calm and composed under pressure. This expression dates back to the 19th century and refers to the cucumber's refreshing, cool temperature. Cloud, snow, and ice don't form part of this established idiom.

Salat is masculine accusative in German, requiring the indefinite article einen. Bier is neuter accusative, taking the article ein. Therefore, einen, ein is correct.

The correct answer is B (ihren) as claimed. The sentence means: 'Today the guests are coming to our house. We serve ___ (their) coffee and cake.' 'Ihren' is dative plural possessive 'their' referring to die Gäste (the guests). Euer (your), sind (are), mir (me) don't fit grammatically.

The sentence requires two adjectives that mean 'unrealistic' to complete the description. 'Contrived' means artificially created or forced, while 'unbelievable' means not credible. Both fit the context of a film critic calling a plot unrealistic. Options B and C suggest positive traits (imaginative, courageous) which contradict the negative context.

The context describes photographers who 'willingly travel great distances and gladly endure considerable hardship' - these are positive actions showing strong dedication. 'Enthusiasm' (passion, eagerness) fits perfectly as something they would want to share. 'Distaste' is opposite, 'preference' is too weak, and 'expectations' doesn't capture the emotional drive suggested by 'gladly endure'.

The phrase 'could have occurred anywhere and involved any of us at any time' describes something that applies broadly to all people and places - this is the definition of 'universal'. 'Mythical' means fictional, 'anguished' means suffering, and 'complex' means complicated - none capture the broad applicability described.

The contrast is between a 'good' historian (who just collects facts) and a 'great' historian (who interprets them). 'Observations' fits what a historian collects, while 'imagination' is needed to understand causes and connections behind raw facts. 'References' and 'evidence' are too similar, 'arguments' is too strong for merely collecting, and 'sympathy' doesn't fit the analytical context.

The phrase 'regained her composure quickly even on those ---- occasions' suggests such occasions are rare. 'Infrequent' means rarely happening, fitting perfectly. 'Imperturbable' means calm and unflappable, matching someone who regains composure quickly. 'Momentous' means very important, 'unforgiving' doesn't fit the context, and 'trying' means difficult (but doesn't pair well with 'insistent').

Arum is a genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family, including perennials like the cuckoopint and lords-and-ladies. These are herbaceous perennial plants that grow from tubers. 'Mountain', 'piece of rock', and 'pebble' are all geological terms, not botanical.

The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph meaning 'life' - it's a cross with a loop at the top (crux ansata). Options B, C, and D describe parts of ships or unrelated actions (lie down), while option A correctly identifies it as 'a symbol consisting of a cross' (though it omits the loop, it's the closest match).

Asps are venomous snakes, particularly the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), famous in history and literature (Cleopatra's legendary suicide). They are snakes, not plants, frogs, or insects. 'Small poisonous snake' is the correct identification.

Aune (also spelled aune) is a historical French unit of measurement for cloth/textiles, approximately 1.19 meters. It was used to measure fabric length. 'Length of a field', 'volume of water', and 'height of a pole' are incorrect measurement types.

Avow means to declare, assert, or affirm openly and boldly - it's the opposite of deny. 'Affirm' is the correct synonym. 'Deny' and 'forswear' are antonyms (opposites). 'Reset' is unrelated to the meaning.