Worksheetsquiz idiom
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 32mins
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1.
Scenario: You’ve been having a cold for a few weeks, but now you feel much better and are ready to go out with friends. Which idiom best describes your situation?
a)
Be on the mend
b)
Under the weather
c)
Out of sorts
d)
Down in the dumps
2.
What does the idiom "A step in the right direction" mean?
a)
A mistake that leads to failure
b)
An action leads to success or improvement
c)
A journey with no clear destination
d)
A physical movement in a forward direction
3.
Choose the correct answer: 'After struggling throughout the season, the team unfortunately ________ in the final match of the tournament.'
a)
won the championship
b)
got the wooden spoon
c)
celebrated their victory
d)
secured a playoff spot
4.
What does 'the best of both worlds' in the picture indicate for?
a)
A conflict between two opposing ideas
b)
A choice between two equally good options
c)
A situation in which one can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
d)
A way to combine two different cultures
5.
Which of the following best captures the essence of "alive and kicking"?
a)
Fading and declining
b)
Struggling to survive
c)
Dormant and stagnant
d)
Energetic and enthusiastic
6.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of "break new ground"?
a)
A scientist who discovers a new treatment for a disease
b)
A team that continues to use traditional methods for their project
c)
A company that follows industry trends without making changes
d)
An athlete who trains the same way every season
7.
In that crowded subway car we stood ________-, virtually holding one another up
a)
cheek by jowl
b)
a step in the right direction
8.
What is the English equivalent to 'tươi như hoa'?
a)
Under the weather
b)
As fresh as a daisy
c)
Coming up roses
d)
Gild the lily
9.
Bill is _______. He needs to exercise regularly an go on a diet.'
a)
in bad shape
b)
in good shape
10.
We use this idiom to describe 'a time that is far away in the future'
a)
in the distant past
b)
in the short run
c)
in the long run
11.
in/at the vanguard (of something): in the most advanced position of development
Which of the following sentences uses "in the vanguard" correctly based on the definition given?
a)
He found himself in the vanguard of the line at the grocery store.
b)
She was in the vanguard of the fashion industry, setting trends that others followed.
c)
They decided to stay in the vanguard of their house for the weekend.
12.
Which of the following actions would be most aligned with the meaning of "keeping the wolf from the door" as depicted in the image?
a)
Borrowing money from friends to pay bills
b)
Investing in a high-risk get-rich-quick scheme
c)
Quitting one's job to pursue a passion project
d)
Cutting back on expenses and budgeting carefully
13.
The poor fellow was so frightened that he made a great leap (a) .
14.
Which of the following best describes a person who "lives from hand to mouth"?
a)
They have a well-funded savings account and investments.
b)
They struggle to afford basic necessities each day.
c)
They frequently travel and enjoy luxury items.
d)
They are financially secure and have a stable job.
15.
"After landing a lucrative job, Sarah began to ____ , indulging in extravagant vacations and fine dining, but she soon realized that without careful budgeting, her newfound lifestyle could quickly lead to financial instability."
a)
live high off the hog
b)
live from hand to mouth
c)
keep the wolf from the door
16.
Which of the following statements differs from the others?
a)
Live on the breadline
b)
Live high off the hog
c)
Live the life of Riley
17.
What is the main message conveyed by the image?
(a)
18.
What does the idiom "raise the bar" mean?
a)
To reduce expectations and standards
b)
To increase expectations and standards for performance
c)
To eliminate competition in a field
d)
To maintain the status quo in quality
19.
How can the understanding of "weal and woe" be beneficial in personal growth?
a)
It allows individuals to ignore their problems and focus only on success.
b)
It encourages resilience by acknowledging that both good and bad experiences contribute to development.
c)
It promotes a one-sided view of life, focusing only on achievements.
d)
It suggests that only positive experiences matter in shaping character.
20.
Despite the numerous reports of unethical practices within the organization, the management chose to turn a ____ to the issues, prioritizing short-term profit over long-term integrity
a)
blind eye
b)
floppy ear
c)
bulbous nose
21.
What does this picture describe?
a)
bummed out
b)
the hustle and bustle
c)
down in the dumps
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