Idioms in British and American English
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Lucy?
The history of the English language
Common phrases used in British English
20 idioms with different versions in British and American English
Differences in grammar between British and American English
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In British English, what does 'to throw a spanner in the works' mean?
To create a new plan
To fix a problem
To complete a task
To disrupt a plan
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the American equivalent of the British idiom 'to blow your own trumpet'?
To play your own tune
To sing your own song
To toot your own horn
To ring your own bell
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'touch wood' signify in British English?
To make a promise
To confirm a fact
To express doubt
To ensure good luck
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In American English, what does 'to beat a dead horse' mean?
To start a new project
To win a competition
To celebrate a victory
To continue a futile effort
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the British equivalent of the American idiom 'skeletons in the closet'?
Ghosts in the attic
Monsters under the bed
Secrets in the basement
Skeletons in the cupboard
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'a storm in a teacup' mean in British English?
A calm situation
A minor issue exaggerated
A brewing conflict
A major disaster
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