English idioms Exercise -3
Choose the best meaning
#1. He quit his job because he couldn’t cope with all the pressure.
#2. The bus passes by her house every fifteen minutes.
#3. Speaking to reporters is against the president’s wishes.
Answer : A ) is contrary to
#4. The young salesman came up with a money-saving idea.
#5. It’s better not to talk to him. He got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
Answer : C ) has been in a bad mood since he got up
#6. If you get rid of these doors, you will have much more room.
#7. It was her first trip to Rome so she got a tour guide to show her around.
Answer : A ) take on a tour
#8. Everyone was surprised when the president showed up in blue jeans.
Answer : C ) appeared wearing
#9. We’re leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow.
Answer : A ) travelling to
#10. I don’t feel like going out in the rain. Let’s stay home.
#11. The robbers broke in.
Answer : C ) forced their way in
#12. We’re fed up with the weather here.
#13. He put the blame on Perry.
#14. If you want to discuss the matter, you must calm down first.
Answer : A ) become quiet, more relaxed
#15. If you don’t cut out smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, you will die before you are fifty.
#16. Take it easy, dinner will be ready in a few minutes.
Answer : B ) relax, be calm
#17. Blow on it!
Answer : A ) Cool it! Take it easy!
#18. We should fill up the trank before we reach the highway.
Answer : A ) make completely full
#19. The cleaning lady objected to washing windows.
Answer : C ) expressed a negative attitude about
#20. Her father isn’t looking forward to his retirement.
Answer : A ) thinking about with pleasure
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English idioms Exercise -3
Choose the best meaning
Toefl Grammar
English idioms Exercise -3
Choose the best meaning
Toefl Grammar
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English idioms Exercise-3
Choose the best meaning
1 ) If you get rid of these doors, you will have much more room.
A ) open
B ) remove
C ) close
Answer : B ) remove
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2 ) The robbers broke in.
A ) needed money
B ) got hurt
C ) forced their way in
Answer : C ) forced their way in
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3 ) He put the blame on Perry.
A ) forgave
B ) accused
C ) attacked
Answer : B ) accused
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4 ) The young salesman came up with a money-saving idea.
A ) bought
B ) exchanged
C ) found
Answer : C ) found
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5 ) Everyone was surprised when the president showed up in blue jeans.
A ) bought
B ) displayed
C ) appeared wearing
Answer : C ) appeared wearing
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6 ) He quit his job because he couldn’t cope with all the pressure.
A ) overcome
B ) avoid
C ) enjoy
Answer : A ) overcome
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7 ) We’re fed up with the weather here.
A ) enjoying
B ) tired of
C ) pleased with
Answer : B ) tired of
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8 ) It’s better not to talk to him. He got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
A ) was in a bad mood when he went to sleep
B ) hurt himself when he got up
C ) has been in a bad mood since he got up
Answer : C ) has been in a bad mood since he got up
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9 ) I don’t feel like going out in the rain. Let’s stay home.
A ) want to
B ) feel well enough to
C ) enjoy
Answer : A ) want to
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10 ) If you don’t cut out smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, you will die before you are fifty.
A ) think about
B ) stop
C ) limit yourself to
Answer : B ) stop
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English idioms Exercise -3
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11 ) The cleaning lady objected to washing windows.
A ) avoided
B ) liked
C ) expressed a negative attitude about
Answer : C ) expressed a negative attitude about
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12 ) If you want to discuss the matter, you must calm down first.
A ) become quiet, more relaxed
B ) make an appointment
C ) explain your position
Answer : A ) become quiet, more relaxed
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13 ) The bus passes by her house every fifteen minutes.
A ) goes near
B ) goes past
C ) stops at
Answer : B ) goes past
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14 ) We should fill up the trank before we reach the highway.
A ) make completely full
B ) fix
C ) put a little gas in
Answer : A ) make completely full
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15 ) Take it easy, dinner will be ready in a few minutes.
A ) hurry
B ) relax, be calm
C ) come here
Answer : B ) relax, be calm
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16 ) It was her first trip to Rome so she got a tour guide to show her around.
A ) take on a tour
B ) translate for
C ) introduce to people
Answer : A ) take on a tour
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17 ) Speaking to reporters is against the president’s wishes.
A ) is contrary to
B ) is in agreement
C ) goes with
Answer : A ) is contrary to
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18 ) Her father isn’t looking forward to his retirement.
A ) thinking about with pleasure
B ) planning
C ) concerned about
Answer : A ) thinking about with pleasure
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19 ) We’re leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow.
A ) travelling to
B ) going away from
C ) immigrating to
Answer : A ) travelling to
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| 1.B |
2.C |
3.B |
4.C |
5.C |
6.A |
7.B |
8.C |
9.A |
10.B |
| 11.C |
12.A |
13.B |
14.A |
15.B |
16.A |
17.A |
18.A |
19.A |
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