Speak English Like an American Review for Lessons 11-15 Idioms and Expressions MCQ Test
Question 1 |
Choose the best substitute for the phrase or sentence in bold:
Nicole didn't want to go to the party, but her friend twisted her arm.
A | persuaded her |
B | hurt her arm |
C | agreed with her |
Question 2 |
Amber needs to go on a diet and lose 10 pounds, but it's difficult for her because she has such a sweet tooth.
A | she has a loose tooth |
B | she has emotional problems |
C | she likes to eat sweets |
Question 3 |
Amber likes to design handbags as a hobby, but she's not sure she could make a living at it.
A | do it for the rest of her life |
B | earn enough money to support herself |
C | do it all day long |
Question 4 |
Ted wanted to travel to Miami for a rock concert. His mother told him it was out of the question.
A | a good idea |
B | still a possibility |
C | not a possibility |
Question 5 |
Nicole worked her tail off, making hundreds of posters for her campaign.
A | worked very hard |
B | worked until her tail fell off |
C | made her friends work hard |
Question 6 |
It's crunch time. Ted has to write six papers in two days.
A | It's a very busy time. |
B | It's a time to relax. |
C | It's a period of time filled with fun and laughter. |
Question 7 |
My 95-year old neighbor was cutting her grass on a hot summer day. I offered to lend a hand.
A | give her my hand |
B | help her |
C | drive her to the hospital |
Question 8 |
Jennifer treats her husband like dirt. I don't know why he doesn't just leave her.
A | is very nice to her husband |
B | asks her husband to do the gardening |
C | is nasty to her husband |
Question 9 |
Tattoos are all the rage. Many kids are getting them.
A | something that makes you angry |
B | very popular |
C | easy to get |
Question 10 |
Things are looking up for Bob. He's already found a new job working for his wife.
A | Bob's situation is getting worse. |
B | Bob's situation is improving. |
C | Bob always focuses on positive things. |
Question 11 |
Susan volunteered to host 45 exchange students from China. Now she fears she's bitten off more than she can chew.
A | accepted an easy assignment |
B | taken on a bigger task than she can handle |
C | ordered too much Chinese food |
Question 12 |
If Ted doesn't get going on his chemistry homework soon, he's going to be up all night.
A | start doing |
B | stop doing |
C | leave the house with |
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