PRE-TEST | EVERYDAY IDIOMS

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression?

• She is reading a book.

• He kicked the bucket.

• The cat is sleeping.

• They are playing soccer.

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean in a conversation?

• To shatter something cold

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To freeze water

• To ignore someone

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the idiom "hit the books."

• I will hit the books tonight to prepare for my exam.

• I will throw my books on the floor.

• I will buy new books tonight.

• I will draw on my books.

If someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs," what do they mean?

• There are animals outside.

• It is raining very heavily.

• The weather is sunny.

• There are pets everywhere.

Which of the following sentences contains an idiom?

• She opened the window.

• He let the cat out of the bag.

• The dog barked loudly.

• They went to the park.

What is the meaning of the idiom "spill the beans"?

• To cook beans

• To reveal a secret

• To make a mess

• To plant seeds

Select the idiom that means "to stop working for the day."

• Call it a day

• Break a leg

• Under the weather

• Piece of cake

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "under the weather"?

• She is feeling sick today.

• She is outside in the rain.

• She is watching the weather forecast.

• She is enjoying the sunshine.

What does the idiom "costs an arm and a leg" mean?

• It is very cheap.

• It is very expensive.

• It is about body parts.

• It is free.

Choose the correct use of the idiom "piece of cake."

• The exam was a piece of cake for me.

• I ate a piece of cake for dessert.

• I bought a cake from the store.

• The cake was delicious.