Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 12

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Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 12

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Question 1
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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 2
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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 3
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
This is the rule: All personal belongings ______ in the foyer.

A
have been left

B
can be left

C
must be left

D
will leave

Solution

The auxiliary, 'must' is used to express a rule or an obligation expressed by the speaker. The sentence, 'All personal belongings must be left in the foyer' means that this is a rule which needs to be followed. Hence, option C is the most appropriate choice.

The auxiliary, 'have' is used to form the perfect tenses. The sentence, 'All personal belongings have been left in the foyer' is a statement of fact about something which has already been done. It does not express a rule, which needs to be followed. Hence, option A is incorrect.
The auxiliary, 'can' is used to express ability/ capability. It also expresses permission to do something. The sentence, 'All personal belongings can be left in the foyer' means that 'Leaving personal belongings in the foyer is allowed'. However, it does not make it a compulsory rule to be followed. Hence, option B is incorrect.
The auxiliary, 'will' is used to express a volition or a choice intended to be exercised. It also expresses an action which is likely to happen in the future. The sentence, 'All personal belongings will be left in the foyer' means 'It is intended to keep all personal belongings in the foyer'. It does not, however, express a rule or a condition. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Question 4
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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 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 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 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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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.
Question 10
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Amin: The metro is so crowded today.
Anna: I know! Packed like ________!

A
chicken

B
boxes

C
sardines

D
poultry

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option C: From the options, 'sardines' forms an idiomatic expression 'packed like sardines'. It means 'to be very tightly and snugly packed together'. It relates to the given sentence "The metro is so crowded today". Hence C is the correct option.
The other words 'chicken', 'boxes' and 'poultry' 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.

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Question 1

acid

base

caustic

acerbic

Question 2

rack

crack

pull

break

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Question 3

have been left

can be left

must be left

will leave

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Question 4

fawned over

sang about

lashed out at

danced a jig with

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Question 5

argument

discussion

conversation

lecture

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Question 6

colour

shape

conditions

size

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Question 7

face

hear

take

clear

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Question 8

athletic

jet-setter

cosmologist

masochist

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Question 9

moths

bugs

bees

ants

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Question 10

chicken

boxes

sardines

poultry

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