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WorksheetsUnderstanding Language and Expressions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” mean?
Books with beautiful covers are always the best
People should not be judged based on their appearance
Reading is more important than watching TV
It is important to choose books based on their design
What does the word “solely” mean in the sentence: “Our brains are programmed to make immediate judgements based almost solely on first impressions.”?
Mostly
Only
Rarely
Quickly
Why were people bemused when Susan Boyle appeared on stage?
They were excited to see her perform
They were unsure why she was there
They were scared of her voice
They already knew she would win
What does “self-deluded” mean?
Thinking you are better than you really are
Being very smart
Having a lot of talent
Being a shy person
What reaction did the audience have when Susan Boyle started singing?
They ignored her performance
They were shocked and amazed
They laughed at her
They left the room
The word “wannabe” refers to:
A person who pretends to be someone else
A person who wants to be successful but lacks talent
A person who is already famous
A person who never tries anything new
What is the best definition of “homely”?
Very attractive and stylish
Looking simple or plain
Being confident and strong
Acting in a rude way
What does “soaring” mean in “her powerful soaring voice”?
Low and weak
Beautiful and rising high
Slow and soft
Boring and unpleasant
What is a “standing ovation”?
A moment of silence after a speech
A loud argument between people
When people stand up and clap for a great performance
A boring event that nobody likes
The word “dichotomy” in “the unexpected dichotomy between Boyle’s physical appearance and her talent” means:
A similarity between two things
A strong contrast between two things
A mistake in someone’s thinking
A problem that cannot be solved
What does “prodigious” mean in “her prodigious talent”?
Small and insignificant
Ordinary and common
Extremely impressive or great
Difficult to understand
Which word best describes a person who is “intellectual”?
Someone who enjoys learning and thinking deeply
Someone who works in the entertainment industry
Someone who is very emotional and unpredictable
Someone who prefers physical activities over studying
What is the difference between “jealous” and “jealousy”?
“Jealous” is a noun, and “jealousy” is an adjective
They both mean the same thing
“Jealousy” is a noun, and “jealous” is an adjective
“Jealousy” is a verb, and “jealous” is a noun
What does “to keep in touch” mean?
To avoid communicating with someone
To maintain contact with someone
To argue with someone often
To forget about someone
If two friends “fall out”, what does it mean?
They stop being friends after a disagreement
They go on a holiday together
They become best friends
They join the same club
