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Relationships

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I know my brother's illness has really been putting a strain _____ our parents.

a)

TO

b)

FOR

c)

ON

d)

IN

2.

To be in agreement with one; to think or behave similarly or harmoniously.

a)

Be at loggerheads

b)

Be up against a brick wall 

c)

Be on the same wavelength 

3.

To be in conflict or disagreement with someone for some particular reason.

a)

Be at loggerheads (over sth)

b)

Be up against a brick wall 

c)

Be on the same wavelength 

4.

To reach a point where you cannot make progress, especially because something or someone is stopping you

a)

Be at loggerheads (over sth)

b)

Be up against a brick wall 

c)

Be on the same wavelength 

5.

To spend a great deal of time together, perhaps too much

a)

Live in each other’s pocket 

b)

Live on top of each other 

6.

To live in very crowded conditions

a)

Live in each other’s pocket 

b)

Live on top of each other 

7.

Finally, Bryant decided to take a back _____ and let his son run the company.

a)

door

b)

seat

c)

road

8.

Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife—his divorce is really a (a)   point with him.

9.

I know she's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job, but the sooner she ______ the bullet and accepts it, the sooner she can move on.

a)

Bites

b)

Catches

c)

Takes

d)

Stops

10.

What's the meaning of "Have a chip on one’s shoulder"?

a)

To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected

b)

To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you

c)

To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past

11.

What's the meaning of "take the wind out of somebody’s sails"?

a)

To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected

b)

To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you

c)

To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past

12.

What's the meaning of "take something to heart"?

a)

To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected

b)

To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you

c)

To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past

13.

Lavish something (up)on someone: To give, heap, or bestow something freely and in great abundance to someone or something.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

14.

Get your wires crossed: with opposing viewpoints; with goals that interfere with each other.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

15.

Put your foot in it: to get your first opportunity to work in a particular organization or industry

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

16.

This issue is just so embarrassing that I can't possibly confide ____ anyone about it.

a)

WITH

b)

IN

c)

TO

d)

ON

17.

Our marriage went through a bad (a)   after Frank lost his job, but now our relationship is stronger than ever.

18.

I used to be close friends with Tiffany, but once she started dating my ex-boyfriend, it really drove a (a)   between us.

19.

To do something to end an argument or bad situation, for example discuss a problem calmly

a)

Clear the air

b)

Wait for the dust to settle

c)

Close ranks

d)

Drift apart

20.

To do something to end an argument or bad situation, for example discuss a problem calmly

a)

Clear the air

b)

Wait for the dust to settle

c)

Close ranks

d)

Drift apart

21.

Our family was sure to _______ behind mom as she suffered public backlash during her campaign for mayor.

a)

Clear the air

b)

Wait for the dust to settle

c)

Close ranks

d)

Drift apart

22.

You should ask your uncle. He has a (a)   of knowledge when it comes to politics.

23.

Andrea and I never had a big fight or anything, we just ________ over the years, and now I hardly ever see her.

a)

Cleared the air

b)

Waited for the dust to settle

c)

Closed ranks

d)

Drifted apart