New to English Language

Vicky wouldn’t speak to Matt.  She gave him the ________ .

• cold shoulder
• devil’s advocate
• last straw

If you are making a project and you decide that you can skip some steps to save time, someone else might say that you have ________ . 

• break a leg
• fine tune
• cut corners

You must not be too confident that something will be successful.  What is the proverb for this saying ?

• Bad news travels fast
• Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
• Half a loaf is better than none

When we do things voluntarily, we do not feel as if it is a burden.  What is the proverb for this saying ? 

• A burden of one’s own choice is not felt.
• Beggers can’t be choosers
• There’s light at the end of the tunnel

You should not be impatient if something does not go your way.  What is the proverb for this saying ?

• Time and tide waits for no man
• Out of sight, out of mind
• All good things come to those who wait

What is the name given to a play with a sad ending ?

• Satirical
• Comedy
• Tragedy

What do you call a person who sees the brighter side of things ?

• Pessimist
• Optimist
• Opportunist

Complete the simile.  As gloomy as __________ .

• night
• ghost
• winter

What is the antonym for production ?

• Destruction
• Construction
• Reduction

The best definition of deterrent is

• moisture
• advantage
• push
• obstacle