TEST: B Week 6: Idioms & Expressions

What does "carte blanche" mean?

• A detailed plan

• A small card

• Complete freedom to act as one wishes

• A French cuisine

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "faux pas"?

• She gave her friend carte blanche to decorate the house.

• His faux pas at dinner did not go unnoticed when he mistook the salt for sugar.

• The prima donna sang beautifully at the opera last night.

• They agreed to a quid pro quo to solve their disagreement.

What is a synonym for "prima donna"?

• Understudy

• Diva

• Apprentice

• Spectator

Choose the antonym for "quid pro quo".

• Exchange

• Gift

• Trade

• Bargain

What does "eleventh hour" refer to?

• A precise time at night

• The final moment before a deadline

• An early morning hour

• A scheduled meeting time

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "carte blanche"?

• The artist was given carte blanche to create his masterpiece.

• She performed a faux pas by arriving late.

• The quid pro quo was beneficial for both parties.

• He was known as the prima donna of the team.

What is an example of a "faux pas"?

• Negotiating a better salary

• Wearing white to a wedding that's not yours

• Giving someone a compliment

• Arriving early to an event

Which word means "something given or received for something else"?

• Carte blanche

• Faux pas

• Prima donna

• Quid pro quo

Choose the synonym for "eleventh hour".

• Early bird

• Last minute

• First light

• High noon

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "prima donna"?

• The deal was settled at the eleventh hour.

• He apologized for his faux pas.

• She was often called a prima donna because of her demanding nature.

• They had carte blanche to redesign the garden.