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WorksheetsGokce's Idiom/Discourse Marker/Expression Quiz One
Total questions: 144
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Actually, Steven_______________ music. Try something different.
catch on
isn't into
is wasted
reads between the lines.
Steven, may be, it is time for you to ___________ between what you want and what your mother wants.
go through great lengths.
bear in mind.
feel like
make up your mind
It takes time to make close friends.
happens fast
happens slowly
is defined by time
She doesn't want to take charge of this project.
be responsible for
correct
research for
I really need to make sense of it before I decide.
ask someone about
feel
understand
They got to have a discussion about the topic before making sense of it.
talk about/ forming an opinion
argue about/ sensing
defend ideas/ understanding
Please, make an effort to eat! You've been feeling very weak.
avoid
put work into
choose
Any situation at school that you have the chance to improve, take advantage of it.
have the opportunity/ get benefit from
the opportunity is present/ forget
have the absence of/ get it to yourself
Making progress depends greatly on making an effort to develop.
Improving/ putting effort on
Growing/ putting energy
Creating opportunities/ working hard
Check the expressions for surprise:
No way! Are you serious?
What I mean is...
Get out of here!
You're kidding.
As a matter of fact
To say that we don't understand someone during a conversation, we may say...
I got the picture
You lost me
It makes no sense to me
You lost me
What expressions can we use to make excuses?
Kind of busy
As a matter of fact
What if...?
Who’s got the time?
I’m really snowed under with work
I didn't see
I missed
I'm in a hurry
Give you a hand
give you a hand
help
leave
They say
You say this when you want to ask about someone's recent activities
What have you been up to?
I could show you around
We should keep in touch
You say this when you are not sure if you know someone, but you think you might
I could show you around
You look familiar
I missed
Below is an expression Showing Understanding, except.....
I understand what you are saying
– I’m with you
Do you know what I mean?
I know what you mean
Why don't you _______ and see me when you're in town next week?
drop out
drop by
drop back
drop off
I'm going to ________ the book I borrowed from you last week.
drop out
drop by
drop back
drop off
She was struggling with her classes and decided to _______ of school.
drop out
drop by
drop back
drop off
I realized I forgot my wallet at the store, so I had to ______ to retrieve it.
drop out,
drop by
drop back
drop off
After I finish work today, I need to (a) at the bank to deposit some checks.
My car broke down on the way to work this morning, so I had to (a) to get it fixed.
I think we missed our exit, can you (a) to the previous one?
Jane dropped ----------- of the cooking contest when she got sick.
drop off
drop by
drop back
drop out
the farmer near our town often drops ---------- to sell his fresh eggs.
drop off
drop by
drop back
drop out
the truck driver dropped -------- the banana at the market.
drop off
drop by
drop out
drop back
drop off
drop by
drop out
drop back
as ___ matter of fact
a
-
the
have ___ look
a
-
the
in ___ afternoon
a
-
the
Which of the following means " what you are saying is the truth and this can surprise you"?
Actually
Surely
As a matter of fact
Clearly
Related idiom:
I know for a fact that
come to think of it
bear in mind
change your mind
as a matter of fact
No, I'm a (a) I disagree.
That's r (a)
Yeah, I a (a)
That's a good p (a)
I'm not s (a) about that.
What is your sister like?
I like my sister.
She likes to ski.
She's tall.
She likes me.
What do you look like?
I look like my sister.
It sounds crazy.
I like my sister.
I'm like, who are you?
What do you like?
I'm like, who are you?
I'm always busy.
I like red dresses.
I'm crazy.
What are you like?
I'm like, what's going on?
I'm a little shy.
I like chocolate.
It's crazy.
We need another player for the team. _________ Tom?
What about
Actually
As a matter of fact
Hardly ever
It's a really hard course. ________, I'm up all night studying.
What about
Then
Hardly ever
I mean
She talks a lot. ________ , she's on the phone from the time she gets up 'til she goes to bed.
So
Then
Plus
Basically
What is a 'filler'?
Talking about a random subject just so there isn't an awkward silence
Sounds like ‘er’ and ‘um’ which are used to fill a pause rather than fall silent.
Words and phrases like ‘right’ and ‘you know’ which are used to fill pauses rather than fall silent.
something you use to fill cracks in walls
When are filler words used in English?
When we need extra time when speaking and writing
When we need extra time when speaking
When we need extra time when writing
"Er", "um", "you know" are examples of:
backchanelling
pause fillers/voiced hesitations
prosodic features
repairs
The convenience store is open _______________.
kudos
fortnight
twenty-four seven
peanuts
Someone who is humble and simple is also called ____.
Chill
Wasted
Down-to-earth
I am going to
I don't know
Don't know
Give me
Going to
Want to
Have to
Has be
Gimme
Give her
Got to
Want to
Want to
Going to
What are you?
Want to
What does y'all mean?
everyone
you all
you
why this?
1. Situation : At the restaurant.
Waiter : _____________?
Customer : Yes, please!
Can you help me
May I come in
Would you help me
Can I help you
Situation: At home.
A: Let’s go to the movie!
B: _____________________.
It’s a good idea
it's best
It's fine
It's nice
Situation: On the bus.
A: ______________?
B: Yes, you may.
Can you help me
May I sit here
Would you help me
Will I help you
A: How many people are there in your family?
B: __________________________________.
There are female
There are people
There are three
There are nice and great
A: ____________________________________?
B: I was born on 25th December 1969.
When is your birthday
Where is your birthday
What is your birthday
Whose birthday is it
John : Excuse me, __________________?
Mary : Sure. No problem.
can you help me move this table
how many tables are there
do you use this table
is this your table
Situation : On Christmas’ day.
A: Does Jack make a snowman?
B: _____________________________.
Yes, he do
No, he don’t
Yes, he does
No, he isn’t
Nick : Thank you for your help.
Mary : __________________________.
Good night
Don’t worry
You’re welcome
See you tomorrow
Tom : I’m sorry. I must go now. _________________.
Tum : Bye.
Okay
Good night
Good bye
It’s all right
A : What do people do on Christmas day?
B : ____________________.
They give the presents to others
They play football
They read a cartoon book
They ride a bicycle
Situation : At a clinic
A: _________________?
B: I have a cold.
Are you O.K?
What do you do?
What’s the matter?
How have you been doing?
A : How old are you ?
B : _________________.
I am twenty-five years old
I am from England
I am single
I am fine
Situation: In a park
Som : Do you mind if I have a picnic here?
Num : ______________________________.
Som : Thank you.
Centainly
Go away
Yes, you may
You're welcome
Situation: At the party
Tim : Hello.
Nan : Hello.
Tim : Would you like some coke?
Nan : _________. Water, please.
O.K.
Thank you
That’s right
No, thank you
Situation: At home.
Mother : ____________?
Suda : Here you are.
May I help you
May I come in
Give me some eggs, please
Let’s eat some cake
Caller: This is Jim Smith. Can I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?
Secretary: _____________________________
Caller: Can I leave a message, please?
Pardon me. I don’t know him.
Can you talk to him now?
I’m afraid he’s just gone out.
Sorry. He doesn’t want to speak to you.
Caller: This is Jim Smith. Can I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?
Secretary: I’m afraid he’s just gone out.
Caller: Can I leave a message, please?
Secretary: __________________________________
Sure
So long
No, never
Next time, please
Situation: On the road
Sunisa: Excuse me, ___________the hotel?
A man: Walk straight, and turn left
Sunisa: Thank you very much.
could you tell me how to get to
would you kindly take me to
did this bus stop at
do you know when this bus stops at
Situation: On the road
Sunisa: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the hotel?
A man: _______________________
Sunisa: Thank you very much.
Go straight, and turn right
I don’t know where it is
You can buy a ticket on the bus
That bus will take you there
Situation: Nisa offers Betty some cake.
Nisa: My mother made a cake for me. __________________________?
Betty: Yes, please. It looks very good.
Do you eat cake
Have you ever eaten this
Can you eat cake
Would you like some
Which of the following expressions can be used to start a conversation?
I've heard ... Is that true?
Really?
How are things?
Oh dear...
Which of the following expressions can be used to start a conversation?
how lovely to see you here
What a coincidence!
By the way...
Oh dear...
Which of the following expressions can be used to show interest?
I've heard ... Is that true?
Really?
How are things?
Oh dear...
Which of the following expressions can be used to show interest?
Hey! I saw you, but I didn't have a chance to speak to you
That sounds interesting
Apparently
Don't you ... ?
Which of the following expressions can be used to start a conversation?
I don't think we've met
I see.
In fact ...
Well, ...
How ........ things?
is
did
do
are
"Nice to meet you", used when meeting someone for the ...... time.
Second
First
Third
Forth
Well, it's been nice talking to you.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Keep in touch.
Greet someone
End a conversation
How's everything?
Greet someone
End a conversation
How have you been?
Greet someone
End a conversation
How have you been?
Greet someone
End a conversation
How's everything?
Greet someone
End a conversation
It's been great seeing you again.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Keep in touch.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Well, it's been nice talking to you.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Hope to see you again soon.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Hello. Nice to see you again.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Hey, how's it going?
Greet someone
End a conversation
I haven't seen you for a long time.
Greet someone
End a conversation
Well, talk to you later.
Greet someone
End a conversation
I could show you around
Traveling from city to city
Introduce someone to a new place
What have you been up to?
I'm very busy
Not much. Actually
You say this when you want to offer to introduce someone to a new place.
You look familiar
We should keep in touch
What have you been up to?
I could show you around
How are ______?
things
news
doing
Look, I have to go. ______ you later!
Catching
I'll catch
Catch
How _______ to see you here!
likely
lovely
surprise
Hi! I haven't seen you for _________!
age
ages
last year
How are _________ with you?
things
doing
you
How is your day _________?
doing
running
going
Are you _________ it here?
enjoying
enjoy
liking
What do you do for a _________?
working
living
business
It looks like _________ to rain / snow.
it will
it going
it's going
Beautiful day, _________ it?
isn't
doesn't
is
It's been a _________ talking to you.
pleasure
pleasant
nice
You don't _________ if I go and get myself a coffee?
think
agree
mind
_________ you later!
Caught
Catching
Catch
What is "small talk"?
It's conversation about controversial things like religion.
It's conversation about a person's deepest secrets.
It's light and easy conversation we usually make with strangers and acquaintances.
It's conversation for children. "Big talk" is conversation for adults.
An "acquaintance" is:
a total stranger
someone you know, but not very well
your best friend
a family member
Which idiom completes this headline best?
OPENS A CAN OF WORMS
GET THE CHOP
PARTY ANIMAL
This person is very friendly and outgoing, who likes to go to every social event.
geeky
academic
a party animal
a joker
____________________do not have problems staying up late to study. The problem comes when waking up for classes next morning.
burn the midnight owl
in the flesh
night owl
early bird
John works at the new office building downtown, ...?
doesn’t he
isn’t he
doesn’t it
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, ...?
doesn’t he
isn’t it
doesn’t it
Sam and David are studying in the library, ...?
isn’t he
aren’t they
doesn’t he
Your pet dog doesn’t like to bite people, ...?
is it
is he
does it
You and I are late for our English class, ...?
aren’t we
aren’t I
do we
Your brothers don’t know how to speak Chinese, ...?
do they
don’t they
are they
You never have eggs and toast for breakfast, ...?
have you
don’t they
do you
Excuse me, your name isn’t Thomas, ...?
don’t you
are you
is it
Oh, no! I’m in the wrong classroom again, ...?
aren’t I
am I
is it
There are about 200 countries in the world, ...?
aren’t there
isn’t there
doesn’t it
A: Did he look sad? B: No,...,he was really cheerful.
as a matter of fact
by the way
obviously
Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed. ..., who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?
Actually
By the way
Anyway
I will help him,...., he has always been there for me.
after all
basically
obviously
our answer is __________correct but there’s a bit more to it thaN that.
to be honest
sort of
you know
exactly
The concert is sold out, ____________, I didn’t want to go.
what's more
you know
absolutely
anyway
I thought I didn’t like dance shows but __________, I quite enjoyed it.
actually
absolutely
mind you
what's more
Studying economics is hard, ____________.
to be honest
kind of
you know
I mean
_________________ last week, I don’t enjoy opera.
For a start
kind of
Anyway
As I said
A. Would you like a holiday in Thailand?
B. _____________, when do we go?
anyway
absolutely
actually
well
My kids never listen to me. ____________, I didn’t either at their age so I guess it’s normal.
for a start
mind you
as I was saying
on top of that
I lost my job and ______________, I was fined for speeding.
you know
on top of that
to be honest
Okay
_________, that’s not what I wanted to hear.
Mind you
Anyway
Well
Absolutely
The driving test in Spain is difficult, ____________ it’s all in Spanish.
actually
truth be told
you know
for a start
