English idioms and vocabulary

Complete the sentence:

I wanted to keep my new job a secret, but my mother let the _____.

• fish out of the water
• bird out of the cage
• cat out of the bag
• dog out of the house

Complete the sentence:

I think she has _________ by signing up so many new projects.

• cost an arm and a leg

• bitten off more than she can chew

• missed the boat

• dive off the deep end

Complete the sentence:

He was as quiet as a ________ during the meeting.

• mouse in the house

• lion in the jungle

• dog in the park

• cat in the bag

Complete the sentence:

He was so hungry, he ate like a ________.

• bird

• horse

• elephant

• lion

Complete the sentence:

She was as busy as a ________ during the event.

• bee in the hive

• lion in the jungle

• dog in the park

• cat in the bag

Complete the sentence:

She was as graceful as a ________ during the performance.

• mouse in the house

• swan in the lake

• dog in the park

• cat in the bag

What does 'allocate' mean?

• To set apart or designate for a special purpose

• To gather for a common purpose

• To discard or throw away

• To combine or mix together

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Understanding word meanings

What is the main outcome of the compromise in the passage 'Planning for School Holidays'?

• Allocating time for both studying and pursuing a hobby

• Giving up on studying completely

• Giving up on pursuing a hobby completely

• Not compromising and sticking to one activity

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Understanding different points of view

What are the two friends planning for the school holidays?

• Studying for exams and pursuing a hobby

• Going on a vacation and watching TV all day

• Playing video games and sleeping all day

• Attending summer camp and doing volunteer work

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Comprehending a text

What does 'deliberation' mean?

• Careless decision making

• Quick decision making

• Careful consideration and discussion

• Impulsive decision making

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Understanding word meanings