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Class
Date
1.

“You cheated in the exam,” the teacher said to his students.

a)

The teacher accused his students of cheating in the exam.

b)

The teacher advised his students to cheat in the exam.

c)

The teacher prevented his students from cheating in the exam.

d)

The teacher insisted his students on cheating in the exam.

2.

John _______ him carry the package.

a)

thanked me for helping

b)

said thanking with me to help

c)

told me to thank with helping

d)

asked me to thank and help

3.

The group leader prevented his members _______.

a)

to go on

b)

to going on

c)

from going on

d)

going on

4.

“May I go out, Mum?” – “No, I won’t let you go out.”

a)

The mother prevented her child from going out.

b)

The mother suggested going out

c)

The mother thanked her child for going out

d)

The mother insisted her child on going out

5.

“Great! You are well-dress today, Mary” said Tommy.

a)

Tommy accused Mary on being well-dress.

b)

Tommy complimented Mary on being well -dress.

c)

Tommy told Mary to be well-dress.

d)

Tommy wanted Mary to be well-dress.

6.

“Thank you very much for your help, John” said Daisy.

a)

Daisy thanked John for helping her.

b)

Daisy told John to help her.

c)

Daisy would like John to help her.

d)

Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks.

7.

“Are you the new manager, Daisy? Congratulation!” said Billy.

a)

Billy looked forward to being the new manager.

b)

Billy dreamed of being the new manager.

c)

Billy prevented Daisy from being the new manager.

d)

Billy congratulated Daisy on being the new manager.

8.

Jane suggested going to the cinema.

a)

Jane said, “Let’s go to the cinema, shall we?”

b)

Jane said, “We oughtn’t to go to the cinema.”

c)

Jane said, “I hate going to the cinema.”

d)

Jane said, “Going to the cinema is boring”

9.

“ Don’t touch that flower!” the old lady said to the boy.

a)

The old lady wanted the boy not touching that flower.

b)

The old lady insisted the boy on touching that flower.

c)

The old lady warned the boy against touching that flower.

d)

The old lady congratulated the boy on not touching that flower.

10.

“ Please give me some more money, Mum,” Daisy said.

a)

Daisy protected her mother from giving her some more money.

b)

Daisy insisted on giving her some money.

c)

Daisy dreamed of her mother giving her some more money.

d)

Daisy looked forward to giving her mother some more money.

11.

“ You have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulation!” Peter said to his friend.

a)

Peter dreamed of getting promotion.

b)

Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion.

c)

Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion.

d)

Peter congratulated his friend on getting on promotion.

12.

“ You must not get into the area,” the policemen said.

a)

The policemen stopped them from getting into the area.

b)

The policemen denied from getting into the area.

c)

The policemen wanted them to get into the area.

d)

The policemen suggested getting into the area.

13.

Mary accused Peter of stealing her money.

a)

Mary said, “ It is you that stole my money.”

b)

Mary said, “ Congratulation! Well done with your stealing my money.”

c)

Mary said, “ Could you please steal my money.”

d)

Mary said, “ Don’t steal my money.”

14.

“ I am sorry. I broke the vase,” my little son said.

a)

My little son said that he was sorry and he would break the vase.

b)

My little son refused breaking the vase and said sorry.

c)

My little son threatened to break the vase.

d)

My little son admitted breaking the vase.

15.

“ I didn’t take your phone”

a)

She denied taking my phone

b)

She denied to take my phone.

c)

She admitted not taking my phone.

d)

She promised not to take my phone.

16.

He told me "don't forget to lock the door"

-> He _______________to lock the door.

a)

reminded me

b)

said me to

c)

told to me

d)

reminded me not

17.

He regretted ________________last night.

a)

to drinking

b)

having drunk

c)

drink

d)

to drink

18.

The coach____________ the boy to kick harder.

a)

refused

b)

encouraged

c)

let

d)

said

19.

"During the storm, do not leave your house!"

-> they warned us _____________ our house during the storm.

a)

against leave

b)

to leave

c)

leaving

d)

not to leave

20.

“You cheated in the exam,” the teacher said to his students.

=> The teacher ____________ cheating in the exam.

a)

accused his students of

b)

advised his students to

c)

prevented his students from

d)

insisted his students on

21.

The group leader prevented his members _______.

a)

to go on

b)

to going on

c)

from going on

d)

going on

22.

“Thank you very much for your help, John” said Daisy

=> Daisy thanked John ___________helping her.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

about

d)

of

23.

Jane suggested going to the cinema.

a)

Jane said, “Let’s go to the cinema, shall we?”

b)

Jane said, “We oughtn’t to go to the cinema.”

c)

Jane said, “I hate going to the cinema.”

d)

Jane said, “Going to the cinema is boring”

24.

“ Don’t touch that flower!” the old lady said to the boy.

=> The old lady ___________ touching that flower.

a)

wanted the boy not

b)

insisted the boy on

c)

warned the boy against

d)

congratulated the boy on not

25.

“ Please give me some more money, Mum,” Daisy said.

a)

Daisy protected her mother from giving her some more money.

b)

Daisy insisted on being given some money by her mother

c)

Daisy dreamed of her mother giving her some more money.

d)

Daisy looked forward to giving her mother some more money.

26.

“ You have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulation!” Peter said to his friend.

a)

Peter dreamed of getting promotion.

b)

Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion.

c)

Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion.

d)

Peter congratulated his friend on getting on promotion.

27.

“ I am sorry. I broke the vase,” my little son said.

=> My little son__________ the vase.

a)

said that he was sorry and he would break

b)

refused breaking the vase and said sorry

c)

threatened to break

d)

admitted breaking

28.

“ I didn’t take your phone.”

a)

She denied taking my phone.

b)

She denied to take my phone.

c)

She admitted not take my phone.

d)

She promised not to take my phone.

29.

Mary said to us: "Don't touch the wire".

a)

Mary told us not touching the wire.

b)

Mary told us not to touch the wire.

c)

Mary told us to not touch the wire.

30.

“Don’t do it!”

a)

She ask me to not do it.

b)

She told me to not do it.

c)

She asked me do it.

d)

She told me not to do it.

31.

He told me __________ him up at six o'clock.

a)

please pick

b)

to pick

c)

should pick

d)

I can pick

32.

Charlie __________ that his father was in hospital.

a)

asked me

b)

told to me

c)

told me

d)

said me

33.

“I’m sorry I’m late,’ said Mr. Thanh.

Mr. Thanh apologized _________________.

a)

for being late

b)

to be late

c)

of late

d)

with having late

34.

Choose the word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting.

He advised her thinking about that example again because it needed correcting.

a)

advised

b)

thinking about

c)

again

d)

correcting

35.

Choose the word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting.

The patient admitted not to following his doctor's advice.

a)

patient

b)

not to following

c)

his

d)

advice

36.
"The police are appealing for witnesses" she said.
a)
She said that the Police was appealing for witnesses.
b)
She said that the police appealed for witnesses.
c)
She said that the police are appealing for witnesses.
37.

'I have to pass the English exam,' said Jesús.

a)

Jesús said that he has to pass the English exam.

b)

He said that he has to pass the English exam.

c)

Jesús said he had pass the English exam.

d)

He said he had to pass the English exam.

38.

Dani asked, "Did you get your passport?"

She asked ________________

a)

If I got my passport

b)

If I got your passport

c)

If I had gotten my passport

d)

If I had gotten your passport

39.

"if I were you, I would stop smoking"

a)

The doctor decided to stop smoking

b)

The doctor advised him to stop smoking

c)

The doctor promised him to stop smoking

d)

The doctor offered him to stop smoking

40.

“Open the door.” he said to them

a)

He told them to open the door

b)

He said them to open the door

c)

He told them opened the door

41.
Barking up the wrong tree
a)
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
b)
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
c)
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
d)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
42.
Cry over spilt milk
a)
Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
b)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
c)
When you complain about a loss from the past.
d)
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.
43.
Every cloud has a silver lining
a)
Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
b)
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
c)
Believe someone's statement, without proof.
d)
Keep something away.
44.
Last straw
a)
Actions or communications need more than one person.
b)
To go to bed.
c)
Do or say something exactly right. 
d)
The final problem in a series of problems.
45.
Piece of cake
a)
This means not to take what someone says too seriously.
b)
A job, task or other activity that is easy or simple.
c)
To have no idea, do not know the answer to a question
d)
Come to the point - leave out details
46.
Take with a grain of salt
a)
To hear something from the authoritative source.
b)
Would never like to do something. 
c)
This is used when someone does not want to choose or make a decision.
d)
This means not to take what someone says too seriously.
47.
Feel a bit under the weather
a)
This idiom means 'to hear rumors' about something or someone.
b)
Feeling slightly ill.
c)
Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
d)
When something is done badly to save money.
48.
Cross that bridge when you come to it
a)
When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.
b)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
c)
Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
d)
To present a counter argument.
49.
Blessing in disguise
a)
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
b)
A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
c)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
d)
Be happy when a person leaves.
50.
Go the extra mile
a)
A way of asking what someone is thinking.
b)
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
c)
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.
d)
To make a special effort/try very hard to achieve your goal.
51.
Be a catch.
a)
Everything. All of it.
b)
Be someone worth marrying/having.
c)
Would never like to do something.
d)
To hear something from the authoritative source.
52.

Cost an arm and a leg

a)

When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.

b)

When something is done badly to save money.

c)

This idiom is used when something is very expensive.

d)

This idiom is used to express "Don't make plans for something that might not happen".

53.
When pigs fly
a)
This means don’t make a decision based on a brief impression or outward appearance
b)
Used if something someone says, is precisely correct. 
c)
To study very hard.
d)
This means that something will never happen.
54.
Be over the moon
a)
Happening very rarely
b)
Extremely pleased or happy
c)
Very easy.
d)
A very small part of something much bigger.
55.
Kick the bucket
a)
Avoid a conflict
b)
When everything seems to be going wrong.
c)
Not making a firm decision between different choices.
d)
To die
56.
When pigs fly..
a)
 Something true
b)
Something that will never happen
c)
Something related to flying
57.
Let the cat out of the bag
a)
Free a cat
b)
Keep a secret
c)
Reveal a Secret 
58.
Zip your mouth!
a)
Say something
b)
Keep your mouth shut and don´t say anything
c)
Speak loud
59.
A piece of cake 
a)
Something very easy to do
b)
Something really hard to do
c)
Dessert
60.
Cash cow
a)
A cow with much money
b)
A good way to make money
c)
A cow
61.
Whole bag of tricks ..
a)
Trying all the clever means to achieve something.
b)
Do not try anything
c)
Use tricks
62.
Once in a blue moon...
a)
  An event that happens frequently
b)
An event that happens infrequently.
c)
A blue moon
63.
Explore all avenues
a)
To visit all the avenues
b)
To know the city
c)
Trying out every possibility to get a result.
64.
Break a leg
a)
good luck
b)
back luck 
c)
a broken leg
65.
Speak of the devil
a)
Talk about someone bad
b)
means that the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
c)
It means that the person you're talking about does not show up at that time.
66.

You will get into hot water when going out for no particular reason.

a)

get into trouble

b)

stay safe

c)

fall into disuse

d)

remain calm

67.

You'd better hit the books as the exam is coming soon.

a)

study

b)

learn by heart

c)

practice speaking

d)

write an essay

68.

I'll go to the funeral of Ms Jane, a _________ of mine.

a)

heart to heart

b)

body and soul

c)

flesh and blood

d)

skin and bones

69.

You'd better leave now if you want to arrive early for the exam. Break a leg!

a)

Good night

b)

Good luck

c)

Good bye

d)

Good job

70.

A: I think he'll pay you back your money.

B: When _________ fly.

a)

birds

b)

cats

c)

dogs

d)

pigs

71.

My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.

a)

become sad

b)

become worried

c)

become angry

d)

beome happy

72.

Although we argued with him for a long time, he ________ his ground.

a)

remained

b)

kept

c)

sat

d)

stood

73.

I can't go out this morning. I'm up to __________ in my report.

a)

ears

b)

eye

c)

feet

d)

fingers

74.

You have 2 days to ___________ a decision whether to go or not.

a)

make

b)

carry out

c)

do

d)

take

75.

My watch was __________. Could you have the time?

a)

out of order

b)

out of work

c)

out of the blue

d)

out of reach

76.

I'm on friendly __________ my friends at my school.

a)

relationship

b)

term

c)

link

d)

contact

77.

Nowadays, the number of poeple who are out of _______ is rapidly increasing.

a)

work

b)

order

c)

danger

d)

luck

78.

The two boys look _________, but they are not brothers.

a)

similar to

b)

like

c)

alike

d)

same

79.

He is always full of ___________. He can play fooball all day without tiredness

a)

beans

b)

millet

c)

rice

d)

peaches

80.

You can talk till the _________ come home. You will never make me change my mind.

a)

sheep

b)

cows

c)

dogs

d)

chickens

81.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

82.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
83.
He likes to toot his own horn really means...
a)
He talks loudly.
b)
He plays in a band.
c)
He brags all the time.
84.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
85.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
86.
The boy "cried wolf" means...
a)
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
b)
He shouted very loudly.
c)
He complained all the time.
87.
She is walking on eggshells means...
a)
She is learning how to walk.
b)
She is in the chicken coop.
c)
She is trying not to upset anyone.
88.
He's a chip off of the old block really means...
a)
He earns money chopping wood.
b)
He is like his mom or dad.
c)
He used to live here.
89.
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
a)
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b)
It's raining very heavily.
c)
We are having a tornado.
d)
Animals have learned to fly.
90.
What is a couch potato?
a)
A person who likes to eat potatoes on the couch.
b)
A potato pillow.
c)
A person who likes to sit and watch tv on the couch.
d)
A person who likes to play hot potato.
91.
What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."
a)
Something is easy.
b)
Something is delicious.
c)
Something is soft and warm. 
92.
What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."
a)
She grabbed my leg and tugged on it.
b)
She hurt my leg.
c)
She was joking with me. 
93.
Butterflies in your stomach
a)
Happy
b)
Hungry
c)
Nervous
d)
Mad
94.
Turn over a new leaf
a)
Start over
b)
Turning a leaf on a back side
c)
Getting a new leaf
d)
Step back
95.

His days are numbered means that...

a)

he does not have long to live.

b)

he is keeping a calendar in his pocket.

c)

he is putting numbers on his head.

96.

She is tough as nails means...

a)

she is very strong.

b)

she is made of metal.

c)

she works in a hardware store.

97.

The car was boxed in means...

a)

the car was trapped.

b)

the car came in a package.

c)

the car was sent in the mail.

98.

People moving west were hoping to strike it rich. That means...

a)

they were hoping to find gold.

b)

they were hoping to bowl a strike.

c)

they were hoping to play baseball.

99.

The teacher said she is at the end of her rope. That means she is...

a)

running out of yarn.

b)

running to the store.

c)

she is out of patience and energy.

100.

I was hoping the boss would have a change of heart about firing me. This means....

a)

I hope he would change his mind.

b)

the boss needs to go into the hospital.

c)

the boss has high blood pressure.

101.
A couch potato means...
a)
A person who loves to eat potatoes
b)
A person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life
c)
A couch made of potatoes.
d)
A person who has no couch.
102.
Be full of beans means...
a)
to like unhealthy food
b)
to have ache in your stomach
c)
to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
d)
to have important plans in your life
103.
A pie in the sky means...
a)
Something that you hope will happen but is very unlikely to happen
b)
Something that always happens to you
c)
Something that you forgot to do
d)
Something that you love to eat
104.
Be out to lunch means...
a)
to be crazy
b)
to be nice
c)
to forget things
d)
to be in love
105.
Butter someone up means...
a)
be happy about something
b)
be honest with someone
c)
be rude to someone
d)
be extra nice to someone
106.
In a nutshell means...
a)
possibly
b)
strongly
c)
hardly
d)
simply
107.
Piece of cake means...
a)
very easy
b)
very hard
c)
very fun
d)
very fast
108.
Spill the beans means...
a)
repeat the same action
b)
reveal the truth
c)
lose something important to you
d)
ask for help
109.
Hard nut to crack means...
a)
difficult to hide
b)
difficult to understand
c)
something you new about in advance
d)
something you never tried before
110.
Bring home the bacon means...
a)
to earn the income
b)
to eat alot
c)
to like someone
d)
to help someone
111.
Big cheese means...
a)
very fat person
b)
very honest person
c)
very good person
d)
very important person
112.
Bad egg means...
a)
a person who is often in love
b)
a person who is very mean to others
c)
a person who is often in trouble
d)
a person who is very sad
113.
Carrot top means...
a)
a person with red or orange hair
b)
a person with red nose
c)
a person with red hands
d)
a person with long nose
114.
Cool as a cucumber means...
a)
very relaxed
b)
very mean
c)
very smart
d)
very funny
115.
(don't) cry over spilled milk
a)
get angry about things you forgot to do
b)
get upset over something that has happened and cannot be changed
c)
get in trouble and be afraid of consequences
d)
to be mean and stingy
116.
(not my) cup of tea means...
a)
someone you know
b)
someone you forgot
c)
something you lost
d)
something you enjoy

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