Meaning of Thoroughly

[Carpeet]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #105 "Compound words with tooth", question 1

I usually take a ......... to work so I can clean my teeth thoroughly after I have eaten my lunch.

(a) toothbrush
(b) toothpick
(c) toothpaste

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #105 "Compound words with tooth", answer 1

I usually take a toothbrush to work so I can clean my teeth thoroughly after I have eaten my lunch.

Correct answer: (a) toothbrush
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what is mean of 'thoroughly'?

Carpeet

[Conchita]

Thoroughly means completely/totally:
to clean thoroughly; our team was thoroughly beaten.

[Watie]

[Tortoise]

There is just one simple thing that you cannot clean you your teeth with toothpaste only (but you can clean your teeth with toothbrush, you mouth is just a bit stinking LOL)

and one complicated thing that you cannot say "a tootpaste", and you will say "a tube of toothpaste" instead.

Hope this helps! :)

[Honorfield]

I think toothpick should be counted as correct answer, too. You can clean your teeth thoroughly as well, and it is probably more common for people to take toothpicks to work rather than a toothbrush.

[Manurikangara]

Hi Coach,

Could you explain me when we use "take" and "bring".
Thank you
Manuri