English Slang MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 02

Slang Test 02

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Question 1

We were really overwhelmed by your kindness.

A	blown up
B	blown away
C	blown down

Question 1 Explanation:

Blown away means very surprised and impressed, or deeply moved, by something. Example: I was blown away by the concert. Not blown up, which means exploded or made bigger.

Question 2

You made a good decision there.

A	crow
B	call
C	catch

Question 2 Explanation:

In informal English, a call is a decision. Good call! means 'That was a good decision.'

Question 3

He's in the toilet at the moment.

A	can
B	cupboard
C	cold

Question 3 Explanation:

The can is informal, mainly American slang for the toilet. Example: He's in the can.

Question 4

I'm really busy, but next time I see you we'll talk.

A	I'll catch you later.
B	I'll be on your case.
C	I'll cash it in.

Question 4 Explanation:

I'll catch you later is a friendly, informal way to say goodbye. It means we will see each other and talk another time. Be on your case means keep criticising you.

Question 5

I wouldn't live in such a cheap place if I didn't have to.

A	croak
B	carrot
C	cheesy

Question 5 Explanation:

Cheesy is informal for cheap, low-quality or tacky. Example: a cheesy hotel. It can also describe a song or joke that is silly in an embarrassing way.

Question 6

Don't be such a coward and go do it.

A	cow
B	carrot
C	chicken

Question 6 Explanation:

Chicken is slang for a coward, a person who is too afraid to do something. Example: Don't be such a chicken!

Question 7

He's so relaxed. He never looks rushed.

A	cold
B	curry
C	cool

Question 7 Explanation:

Cool can mean calm and relaxed. The clue is He never looks rushed. Not cold, which means unfriendly when used about people.

Question 8

You should phone the police and tell them.

A	corpses
B	cops
C	cowboys

Question 8 Explanation:

Cops is an informal word for the police or police officers. Example: Call the cops!

Question 9

Watching T.V. all day is turning you into a lazy, good-for-nothing.

A	carrot
B	chair
C	couch potato

Question 9 Explanation:

A couch potato is a lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting on the sofa watching TV. The clue is Watching T.V. all day.

Question 10

I'll have to study really hard to pass this test.

A	cram
B	corn
C	crack

Question 10 Explanation:

To cram means to study very hard in a short time, usually just before an exam. Example: She crammed all night for the test. Not crack, which means solve (a problem) or break.

Question 11

The other team beat us even though their best player wasn't there.

A	canned
B	creamed
C	cooked

Question 11 Explanation:

To cream someone is slang for beating them easily or by a lot, especially in sport. Example: We got creamed 5–0.

Question 12

He's really upset because his fish died last night.

A	cooled
B	cracked
C	croaked

Question 12 Explanation:

To croak is slang for to die. It is informal and often humorous, so use it carefully. Example: My goldfish croaked.

Question 13

This is such a simple job. A kid could do it.

A	cushy
B	cozy
C	comfy

Question 13 Explanation:

Cushy describes a job or situation that is very easy and needs little effort. Example: a cushy job. The clue is A kid could do it. Not cozy or comfy: they mean physically comfortable, like a warm room or soft chair.

Question 14

The disco is really quiet tonight.

A	dead
B	deep
C	down

Question 14 Explanation:

Dead is informal for very quiet, with few people and little activity. Example: The town is dead on Sundays.

Question 15

The boys abandoned the stolen motorbike in the park.

A	downed
B	ditched
C	duped

Question 15 Explanation:

To ditch something is slang for getting rid of it or leaving it somewhere because you don't want it. Example: They ditched the car and ran. Not duped, which means tricked.

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