Ex. 1: Various Idioms

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. If it's       to you, let's meet on Tuesday instead of Monday. (Correct)(Incorrect)

If it's all the same to you, let's meet on Tuesday instead of Monday. (Correct)

2. The accident       on Maple Street. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The accident took place on Maple Street. (Correct)

3. Children, your task for tomorrow is to learn this poem       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

Children, your task for tomorrow is to learn this poem by heart . (Correct)

4. Good-by and don't forget to       ! (Correct)(Incorrect)

Good-by and don't forget to keep in touch ! (Correct)

5. The party was formal and dull until Mike arrived and       with his jokes. Then everyone began to relax. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The party was formal and dull until Mike arrived and broke the ice with his jokes. Then everyone began to relax. (Correct)

6. Mr. Milton is       the Sales Department. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Mr. Milton is in charge of the Sales Department. (Correct)

7. Will he ever come back? – No, he left       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

Will he ever come back? – No, he left for good . (Correct)

8. The car almost hit an old woman crossing the street. That was a       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

The car almost hit an old woman crossing the street. That was a close call . (Correct)

9. He is       and will be here in ten minutes. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He is on his way and will be here in ten minutes. (Correct)

10. When his children broke a vase yesterday, he       and began to shout at everyone. (Correct)(Incorrect)

When his children broke a vase yesterday, he lost his temper and began to shout at everyone. (Correct)

Your result: 00% correct.