Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
obstacle; misfortune; something which hinders progress
leakage
framework
debate
setback
TOEIC prep test: Word games free: Online Verb Noun Adjective Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Meaning of "keen on"



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
A sense of freedom | Meaning of Assets
Listening exercises
Message
Author
Meaning of "keen on" #1 (permalink) Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:23 am   Meaning of "keen on"
 

Test No. incompl/inter-30 "Flying on a Plane", question 9

As you've probably ........., I'm not really keen on flying.

(a) collected
(b) gathered
(c) assembled
(d) accumulated

Test No. incompl/inter-30 "Flying on a Plane", answer 9

As you've probably gathered, I'm not really keen on flying.

Correct answer: (b) gathered
_________________________

hello,

please help me:

"keen on" is the idiom or just a word?
it's meaning is changed depend on the context, isn't it?

Thanks very much.
nana
Guest





Keen on #2 (permalink) Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:59 am   Keen on
 

Hi Nana,

Keen on means that you like someone or something or you have a liking for as used in the following: She's very keen on him - she likes him very much. He's very keen on all types of sports - he likes to watch/take part in sport.

Alan
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story A day in the life of a parliamentary candidate
Alan
Co-founder
Alan Townend

Joined: 27 Sep 2003
Posts: 9189
Location: UK

English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Learn all about English adverbs in this amusing storyHow many different ways with words do you know? Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
A sense of freedom | Meaning of Assets
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) Meaning of "keen on" All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
Sentence meaningDifference between stay and liveIdiom: 'in one piece'Phrasal verb: 'take part'Exertion is countableGoing abroad vs. outsideHeighten vs. doubleI can't understand this sentence meaningWhat are you into?Elements, particles and ingredientsScoring pointsMeaning of immediatelyThey won't go againWhat does it mean -- 'the house had been valued'?Finish the paper workIt doesn't add upDifference between impression and opinionTake over vs buy upMeaning of "keen on"

Discover English-test.net
Meaning of "slap the wrist"How Improve English to Study in Law SchoolsIs 'self-catering' used in American English?meaning of the sentence 'Rover Wanderer Nomad Vagabond. Call me what you will.'SAT Sample Test: Vocabulary Quizzes: List of NounsSAT preparation test: Free online word games: Noun GameDefine mead, philologist, confederacy, breech, monomania, bibliography, expulsion, hucksterBest Language CDs to speak Japanese: Pimsleur Language ProgramAdverb list: The Hare and the TortoiseEnglish grammar quiz: English Slang Idioms (190)The Life and Teachings of the Buddha audiobook download

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail