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Mastering Idioms in Sentences

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Use the idiom 'break the ice' in a sentence.

a)

She decided to break the ice by ignoring everyone.

b)

He broke the ice by leaving the room.

c)

Breaking the ice is not necessary in a formal meeting.

d)

At the start of the meeting, she told a funny story to break the ice.

2.

Create a sentence using the idiom 'piece of cake'.

a)

The cake was delicious and hard to make.

b)

She found the history lesson quite challenging.

c)

Baking a cake is always a difficult task.

d)

The math test was a piece of cake for her.

3.

Incorporate the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' into a sentence.

a)

She missed the point entirely during the discussion.

b)

They decided to hit the books instead of working on the project.

c)

When she pointed out the flaws in the project, she really hit the nail on the head.

d)

He always hits the road when things get tough.

4.

Write a sentence that includes the idiom 'under the weather'.

a)

I was under the impression that it was a holiday.

b)

I felt great and went for a run.

c)

I couldn't go to the party last night because I was feeling a bit under the weather.

d)

The weather was perfect for a picnic.

5.

Use the idiom 'spill the beans' in a sentence.

a)

He decided to spill the beans on his new recipe.

b)

They were excited to spill the beans about their vacation plans.

c)

When she accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party, everyone was shocked.

d)

She spilled the beans all over the kitchen floor.

6.

Create a sentence with the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg'.

a)

Buying a new car costs an arm and a leg.

b)

A pair of shoes costs an arm and a leg.

c)

A cup of coffee costs an arm and a leg.

d)

Renting an apartment costs an arm and a leg.

7.

Incorporate the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' into a sentence.

a)

You're barking up the right tree if you think I will help you.

b)

If you think I will lend you money after you borrowed from everyone else, you're barking up the wrong tree.

c)

If you think I will join you for dinner, you're barking up the wrong tree.

d)

I believe you're barking up the wrong tree about my cooking skills.

8.

Write a sentence using the idiom 'the ball is in your court'.

a)

The ball is in your court, but I will take the lead.

b)

After I presented my proposal, the ball is in your court to decide whether to move forward.

c)

I think the ball is in my court now.

d)

The ball is in your court, so I will wait for your response.

9.

Use the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' in a sentence.

a)

When Jane accidentally mentioned the surprise party, she really let the cat out of the bag.

b)

They kept the secret and never let the cat out of the bag.

c)

He was too tired to let the cat out of the bag.

d)

She decided to let the cat out for a walk.

10.

Create a sentence that includes the idiom 'once in a blue moon'.

a)

I travel abroad every summer.

b)

I go to the beach every weekend.

c)

I eat ice cream daily.

d)

I only go to the movies once in a blue moon.

11.

Incorporate the idiom 'burning the midnight oil' into a sentence.

a)

They were burning the midnight oil to watch their favorite TV show.

b)

She was burning the midnight oil to cook dinner for her friends.

c)

She was burning the midnight oil to finish her thesis before the deadline.

d)

He decided to go to bed early instead of burning the midnight oil.

12.

Write a sentence using the idiom 'a blessing in disguise'.

a)

Finding a dollar on the street was a blessing in disguise.

b)

Winning the lottery turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

c)

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, as it led me to discover my true passion.

d)

Getting a flat tire was a blessing in disguise because I was late.

13.

Use the idiom 'the best of both worlds' in a sentence.

a)

I prefer working in an office to enjoy the best of both worlds.

b)

Traveling allows me to experience the best of both worlds: adventure and relaxation.

c)

Working from home gives me the best of both worlds: I can balance my career and family life.

d)

Studying hard gives me the best of both worlds: good grades and free time.

14.

Create a sentence that includes the idiom 'when pigs fly'.

a)

She'll go to the party when pigs fly.

b)

I'll believe he will clean his room when pigs fly.

c)

He'll start exercising when pigs fly.

d)

I'll believe he will finish his homework when pigs fly.

15.

Incorporate the idiom 'jumping on the bandwagon' into a sentence.

a)

After seeing everyone else start a fitness journey, she decided to jump on the bandwagon and join a gym.

b)

He thought the bandwagon was just a passing fad.

c)

She was too busy to care about what others were doing.

d)

He decided to ignore the trend and stick to his own routine.