Amazing Words!

Amazing Words!

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Multiple Choice

If sense is the noun, what's the adjective?

• sensical

• sensible

• sensitive

Multiple Choice

If notice is the verb, what's the adjective?

• noticeable

• noticeible

• notifying

Open Ended

You can send your answer only once, so please enter all the words separated by hyphen or comma and send them before the time stops.

In 3 minutes, how many adjectives ending in -able or -ible can you type in?

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Can you decypher the transcriptions?

The idiom Corner

Use the hints to help you come up with the correct idiom in British English

Multiple Choice

Have ______ fingers is an idiom that means to be a shoplifter, pickpocket or a thief.

• stretchy

• sticky

• smelly

Have sticky fingers

 is an idiom that means to be a shoplifter, pickpocket or a thief.

Example:

Keep an eye on your belongings. He has sticky fingers and might get your things when you’re not looking.

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Born With A Silver Spoon in One`s Mouth

The idiom born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth means to be born rich. People born with a silver spoon in their mouth are usually children of wealthy parents who can give their kids comfortable lives.

Example:

She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. By the time she was born, her parents were already self-made millionaires.

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Get a Run for One’s Money

The idiom get a run for one’s money denotes receiving a challenge. This idiom can also mean getting what one rightfully deserves.

Example:

Our big company is getting a run for its money from the small-sized yet innovative competitor.

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Keep the Wolf from the Door

The idiom keep the wolf from the door connotes having money that is enough to support basic needs. This idiom also suggests that the money cannot cover excesses or luxury.

Example:

While my job gives out a salary that is just enough to keep the wolf from the door, I am still thankful I have it.

Multiple Choice

Pay a King’s Ransom and Pay an Arm and a Leg

Both idioms mean:

To pay ______ for something

• with blood

• reasonably

• excessively

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Penny Pincher

The idiom penny pincher refers to someone who is overly conscious about money, even very small amounts of money.

Example:

My brother is a penny pincher. He does not want to spend anything for his family.

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