Quiz on Idiomatic Expressions

I. Complete the sentences using idioms.

Do not worry about the problems you have in your business. You know there are always ________________ in the business.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If you think that doing this math problem is _____________________, just try it.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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The teacher asked us to talk about the _______________ of industrial development.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

The police found nothing special in the house of the criminal as he had taken all the important documents with him leaving just ________________.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

II. Choose the appropriate word to complete the meaning of the idiom.

They had a dispute yesterday. That’s why she gave him a _______ shoulder.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The small amount of money donated is just a drop in the ____________ compared to the large sum of money needed.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I had to face the ___________ all by myself, although I was not the only responsible for the problem.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

All these promises the politicians make are just _______ in the sky.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He has been successful in life. He went from _________ to riches.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Choose the letter of the correct meaning of the idiom in the sentences.

In good faith, he supported his brother.

• with sincerity

• with prayers

• with care

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B