Grammar Quiz

[ Tenses and Figurative Language ]

. What does the idiom ‘break the ice’ mean?

A. To initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension.

B. To shatter a physical object

C. To create a difficult situation

D. To end a conversation abruptly

Select your answer:
A  B  C  D  E 


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