Vocabulary and Idiom

There was a question on the tip of his ______, but he was unable to ask it.

• lip

• tongue

• mouth

• teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The name rings a ______ but I can’t think where I’ve heard it.

• alarm

• clock

• chime

• bell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

My boss did not let the ______ out of the bag about the deal until all the relevant contracts were signed.

• cat

• dog

• mouse

• elephant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I was surprised when he came up with a decision, he usually just ______ on the fence.

• plays

• stands

• sits

• lies

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

They asked me for fresh ideas, so I racked my ______, but couldn’t come up with anything.

• brain

• head

• neuron

• neck

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Stop looking at things in black and ______, real life situations do have some grey patches as well.

• pink

• white

• blue

• purple

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Even if things have been difficult for you, always keep your chin ______, everything will be alright soon.

• on

• above

• over

• up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

They argue all the time now. There’s no doubt that their marriage is on the ______.

• fire

• blood

• flesh

• rocks

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In her terrible sadness, she has found Charles to be a ______ of strength.

• pin

• pillar

• post

• point

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

She was a successful teacher, popular with her pupils and her colleagues, but her ______ wasn’t in it.

• interest

• thought

• heart

• effort

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B