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Idioms and Phrases

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What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?

  • stop sleeping
  • something very easy
  • request help
Correct answer(s):
  • something very easy

Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
You finished your homework after dinner; __________.

  • ask for a chance
  • go to the museum
  • better late than never
Correct answer(s):
  • better late than never

Which option is a common classroom phrase about reading words so others can hear them?

  • work we should
  • read aloud
  • group work
Correct answer(s):
  • read aloud

Which sentence uses write neatly correctly?

  • During group work, we should write neatly.
  • The teacher asked us to first of all under the bed.
  • I ate a sandwich to right away the sky.
Correct answer(s):
  • During group work, we should write neatly.

Which idiom or phrase can replace these underlined words?

  • ask for a ticket
  • tell your name
  • speak clearly
Correct answer(s):
  • speak clearly

In classroom English, what does the phrase work together mean?

  • say or explain the meaning
  • to work together
  • say or explain the answer
Correct answer(s):
  • to work together

In classroom English, what does the phrase listen carefully mean?

  • to listen carefully
  • to keep quiet
  • act in a calm way
Correct answer(s):
  • to listen carefully

What does the idiom or phrase try again mean?

  • next to each other
  • request permission
  • to try again
Correct answer(s):
  • to try again

Which idiom or phrase means to stand in line?

  • go to the classroom
  • stand in line
  • side by side
Correct answer(s):
  • stand in line

If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • To be ruined

To grease the palm. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. )

Correct answer(s):
  • To bribe

The departmental store is open around the clock. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • Day and night

The boy was in Dutch with his friends. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • In trouble

The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • Attentive

He is cool about working at night. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • Ready to work

Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • At a short distance

Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • To seek all enjoyments of life

The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • Speaking sharply

To feather one’s nest. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )

Correct answer(s):
  • To enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs