English - sias

English Language

Secondary Level

​Happy (emotion) Idioms

​over the moon

​on the cloud nine

​to be in seventh heaven

​tickled pink

​burst with joy

​Sad (emotions) Idioms

feel blue

feel down in the dump

​fall to pieces

​fall apart

​have a heavy heart

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not the idiom to state the feeling of happiness?

• on the seventh heaven

• over the moon

• fall to pieces

Multiple Choice

Tickled pink means __________________

• extremely pleased about something 

• feeling frustrated about something

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct idiom.

She was bursting with anger.  She  _________ when she heard the news.

• felt apart

• burst with joy

​to vs for

​There are some key differences.

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​The meaning of each word varies because it has a few different function depending on what you are trying to say or convey.

​To

​1. destination

​I'm going to the mall

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​2. What time is it now?

​It is a quarter to eleven.

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​3. Distance

​It's about 5 kilometers from my house to my school.

​To

​4. Comparing

​I prefer skateboarding to surfing.

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​5. Giving

​I gave the bracelet to Insyirah.

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​6. Motive/ reason - with verb

​I came here to see Hakimi.

​I gave Airina a present to motivate her.

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​For

​1. Benefits/motive/reasons

​Fruit and vegetables are good for your health.

​This activity is good for students to improve their stamina.

​We celebrate birthday for many reasons.

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​2. Period of time

We've lived here for 4 years.

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​3. Schedule

​I made an appointment for June 2.

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​for

​4. Purpose

​These cats are not for sale.

​We're here for Jim.

​We're doing this for her.

​We're having this potluck for grandpa's birthday.

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​5. Doing something to help someone

​Let me carry these boxes for you.

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​for

​6. Function - verb ( -ing form)

​She was scolded for scribbling her desk.

​The chef was praised for letting the poor guy took some of the bread.

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​7. Agree with

​Are you for or against this nomination?

Multiple Choice

I came here _____ talk to you.

• to

• for

Multiple Choice

He came _____ the results.

• to

• for

Multiple Choice

The contract is _____ ensuring your needs are covered.

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

I work from 5 _____ 9.

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

it’s twenty _____ six.

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

I set up our interview _____ May 4.

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

I use TO...

• destination, time, distance, comparing, giving, motive-reason (verb), function with verb.

• benefits, period of time, schedule, doing something to help someone, motive-reason (noun), function (-ing)

• none of the above.

Multiple Choice

I use FOR...

• benefits, period of time, schedule, doing something to help someone, motive-reason (noun), function (-ing)

• destination, time, distance, comparing, giving, motive-reason (verb), function with verb.

• none of the above.

Multiple Choice

He was fired _____ being late

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

Last week I go _____ San Andres.

• for

• to

Multiple Choice

I have studied here _____ 5 years.

• to

• for

Open Ended

How do you feel today with the practice TO and FOR?