Sentences Test 10

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Question 1
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Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
To be on the receiving ___. (Be the one who suffers something unpleasant)

A
limit

B
edge

C
point

D
end

Solution

'To be on the receiving end' is an idiomatic expression which means 'to be at the receiving end of something and to suffer because of it.'
Therefore, the correct alternative to complete the given idiomatic expression is Option D - end.
Question 2
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Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
The ___ test. (Test that gives conclusive proof of something)

A
acid

B
base

C
caustic

D
acerbic
Question 3
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Tony: Choosing a gift for Tara is difficult. I have to _______ my brains for a good one.

A
rack

B
crack

C
pull

D
break

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option A: From the options, 'rack' forms an idiomatic expression 'rack my brains'. It means 'to struggle to recall or think of something'. It relates to the given sentence "Choosing a gift for Tara is difficult. I have to...for a good one". Hence A is the correct option.
The other words 'crack', 'pull' and 'brain' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant, nor possible. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Teacher: He has broken the rules. I'm sorry.
Mom: I understand. Now he has to _______ the music.

A
face

B
hear

C
take

D
clear

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option A: From the options, 'face' forms an idiomatic expression 'face the music'. It means 'to receive punishment'. It relates to the given sentence "He has broken the rules."Hence A is the correct option.
The other words 'hear', 'take' and 'clear' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Mona: Why are Tim and Barry yelling?
Dad: They're always getting into a/an _______ over parking.

A
argument

B
discussion

C
conversation

D
lecture

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option A: From the options, 'argument' forms an idiomatic expression 'getting into an argument'. It means 'to enter a quarrel or fight with someone'. It relates to the given sentence "Why are Tim and Barry yelling?". Hence A is the correct option.
The other words 'discussion', 'conversation' and 'lecture' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant. Also, having a discussion, conversation or lecture does not require yelling. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Dad: How's your foot?
Donna: In bad _______.
Dad: Let's see a doctor.

A
colour

B
shape

C
conditions

D
size

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option B: From the options, 'shape' forms an idiomatic expression 'in bad shape'. It means 'to be injured'. It relates to the given sentence, where the speaker 'Dad' asks the listener 'Donna' about her foot. Hence B is the correct option.
The other words 'colour', 'conditions' and 'size' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant, nor are they clear. Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the best option to complete the sentence:
The coach ______ the players for breaking the rules. He was quite angry.

A
fawned over

B
sang about

C
lashed out at

D
danced a jig with

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
An idiomatic phrase (or phrasal verb) is a verb that forms a phrase with a preposition or other such elements, to produce a meaning different than the literal one.
Option C: From the options, 'lashed out' is a phrasal verb. It means 'attack someone physically or verbally'. It relates to the sentences
"The coach... the players for breaking the rules. He was quite angry."
Hence C is the correct option.
The other phrasal verbs 'fawned over', 'sang about' and 'danced a jig with' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase:
Someone who travels and visits a lot of different countries

A
athletic

B
jet-setter

C
cosmologist

D
masochist

Solution

The correct answer must have the same meaning as the underlined phrase.
Option A is incorrect. 'Athletic' means 'very active'.
Option B is correct. 'Jet-setter' means 'Someone who travels to numerous countries'. Thus, it has the required meaning.
Option C is incorrect. 'Cosmologist' means 'Someone who studies the evolution of the universe'.
Option D is incorrect. 'Masochist' means 'Someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment'.
Question 9
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Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
A ___ for your thoughts. (A way of asking what someone is thinking)

A
penny

B
glimpse

C
second

D
drop

Solution

'A penny for your thoughts' is an idiomatic expression which means 'to ask someone what they are thinking about.'
Therefore, the correct alternative to complete the idiomatic expression is A - penny.
Question 10
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Mom: Why are you so restless? Do you have ______ in your pants?
Hari: Dad said he has bad news.

A
moths

B
bugs

C
bees

D
ants

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option D: From the options, 'ants' forms an idiomatic expression 'ants in your pants'. It means 'to be nervous and anxious'. It relates to the sentences "Why are you so restless?" and "Dan said he has bad news". Hence D is the correct option.
The other words 'moths', 'bugs' and 'bees' each do not form an idiomatic expression. They all form literal meanings in the sentence, meanings which are not quite relevant. Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.

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Sentences Test 10

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Question 1

limit

edge

point

end

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Question 2

acid

base

caustic

acerbic

Question 3

rack

crack

pull

break

Solution

Question 4

face

hear

take

clear

Solution

Question 5

argument

discussion

conversation

lecture

Solution

Question 6

colour

shape

conditions

size

Solution

Question 7

fawned over

sang about

lashed out at

danced a jig with

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Question 8

athletic

jet-setter

cosmologist

masochist

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Question 9

penny

glimpse

second

drop

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Question 10

moths

bugs

bees

ants

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