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Complete the Sentences Quiz

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The homemade jam was so ________ that I could only eat a small spoonful.

a)

zesty

b)

cloying

c)

gritty

d)

crumbly

2.

I love dishes with a ________ flavor—they wake up my taste buds!

a)

pungent

b)

gelatinous

c)

tangy

d)

succulent

3.

The biscuit was too ________; it fell apart before I could spread butter on it.

a)

zesty

b)

crumbly

c)

gritty

d)

pungent

4.

This steak is so ________—it’s juicy and full of flavor.

a)

cloying

b)

succulent

c)

gritty

d)

gelatinous

5.

The curry had a ________ aroma that lingered in the kitchen long after dinner.

a)

zesty

b)

pungent

c)

crumbly

d)

cloying

6.

The dessert looked beautiful, but its ________ sweetness made it hard to finish.

a)

tangy

b)

gritty

c)

cloying

d)

zesty

7.

I didn’t enjoy the smoothie—it had a ________ feel, like drinking sand.

a)

gritty

b)

succulent

c)

gelatinous

d)

crumbly

8.

The lemon tart had a ________ bite that balanced the sweetness perfectly.

a)

cloying

b)

tangy

c)

gelatinous

d)

pungent

9.

The jelly was too ________ for my taste—it felt strange on my tongue.

a)

crumbly

b)

tangy

c)

gelatinous

d)

zesty

10.

The cookies were a little too ________, and they fell apart as I picked one up.

a)

succulent

b)

crumbly

c)

zesty

d)

gritty

11.

The roasted vegetables were ________ and full of natural juices.

a)

gelatinous

b)

cloying

c)

pungent

d)

succulent

12.

I liked how the dressing added a ________ flavour that brightened the whole salad.

a)

zesty

b)

gritty

c)

crumbly

d)

pungent

13.

When she found out he’d lied, she stopped talking to him completely and gave him ________.

a)

a close shave

b)

the silent treatment

c)

the gift of the gab

d)

a wide berth

14.

We had nothing urgent to discuss—we were just ________ on the patio.

a)

chewing the fat

b)

throwing caution to the wind

c)

going out on a limb

d)

nipping things in the bud

15.

“Can I join you for dinner tonight?” – “Sorry, I’ll have to ________.”

a)

boil the ocean

b)

chew the fat

c)

take a rain check

d)

throw in the towel

16.

He ________ when the waiter got his order wrong.

a)

went over their head

b)

gave them the silent treatment

c)

kicked up a fuss

d)

hit close to home

17.

She barely said a word, but her expression ________.

a)

spoke volumes

b)

was neither fish nor fowl

c)

had a chip on its shoulder

d)

played her cards right

18.

They’ve stayed friends ________, supporting each other through all of life’s changes.

a)

through thick and thin

b)

on a limb

c)

in someone’s element

d)

out of their depth

19.

He ________ when he quit publicly and insulted the boss—he’ll never work there again.

a)

nipped it in the bud

b)

burned his bridges

c)

got a word in edgeways

d)

boiled the ocean

20.

I can't believe she ________ just to make herself look better.

a)

sent him packing

b)

threw him under the bus

c)

had a close shave

d)

played her cards right

21.

He still ________ for his ex-girlfriend, even after all these years.

a)

has the cheek

b)

goes through the motions

c)

carries a torch

d)

greases the wheels

22.

If you forget to reply to her texts, you’ll be ________ in no time.

a)

ahead of the curve

b)

in her bad books

c)

going places

d)

on thin ice

23.

We need to ________ the details before launching the project.

a)

size up

b)

iron out

c)

fall through

d)

hold out for

24.

She asked the audience to ________ her while she loaded the presentation.

a)

bear with

b)

part with

c)

see through

d)

bring about

25.

She asked the audience to ________ her while she loaded the presentation.

a)

bear with

b)

part with

c)

see through

d)

bring about

26.

He immediately ________ the awkward atmosphere as he entered the room.

a)

followed through on

b)

picked up on

c)

talked down to

d)

caved in

27.

The new manager tends to ________ employees, which affects morale.

a)

trip up

b)

lay out

c)

talk down to

d)

break up

28.

We won’t ________ poor results just to meet a deadline.

a)

pitch in

b)

settle for

c)

part with

d)

pull out of

29.

The team ________ despite the lack of funding.

a)

forged ahead

b)

fell through

c)

saw through

d)

went off

30.

The proposal ________ a lot of criticism from stakeholders.

a)

held off

b)

came in for

c)

tripped up

d)

ironed out

31.

We should ________ on any decisions until we’ve reviewed the data.

a)

pack in

b)

hold off

c)

break up

d)

throw in

32.

They ________ after realising the deal wasn’t in their favour.

a)

pulled out

b)

bargained on

c)

gave in

d)

went off

33.

He finally managed to ________ his manager and explain the problem.

a)

size up

b)

go back on

c)

get through to

d)

lay out

34.

We didn’t ________ so much resistance from the other party.

a)

fall through

b)

hammer out

c)

come up against

d)

pitch in

35.

They spent hours trying to ________ a solution that worked for everyone.

a)

hammer out

b)

pick up on

c)

hold up

d)

dawn on

36.

The new CEO managed to ________ real improvements.

a)

do away with

b)

bring about

c)

hold out for

d)

trip up

37.

After months of losses, the business finally ________.

a)

packed in

b)

brought down

c)

turned around

d)

pulled out

38.

They eventually ________ the outdated policies.

a)

dawned on

b)

rooted out

c)

did away with

d)

gave in

39.

He decided to ________ his job and take a break from work.

a)

fold in

b)

pack in

c)

pan out

d)

see through

40.

After years of tension, the band finally ________.

a)

went off

b)

broke up

c)

held up

d)

put off

41.

Her online business really ________ after that viral post.

a)

took off

b)

pulled out

c)

played down

d)

went through

42.

The bad weather ________ our travel plans.

a)

put off

b)

went over

c)

broke up

d)

played your cards right

43.

That comment really ________ the mood of the room.

a)

brought about

b)

brought down

c)

held against

d)

part with

44.

I’m just ________ the idea of freelancing—nothing serious yet.

a)

playing your cards right

b)

toying with

c)

feeling up to

d)

picking up on

45.

I don’t ________ going out tonight—it’s been a long day.

a)

feel up to

b)

give up on

c)

hammer out

d)

go back on

46.

It finally ________ me that I left my wallet at the café.

a)

hit close to home

b)

came in for

c)

dawned on

d)

tripped up

47.

We didn’t plan much, but we managed to ________.

a)

pull out

b)

muddle through

c)

see through

d)

hold off

48.

I hate to ________ you, but I need help moving this table.

a)

put out

b)

bring down

c)

go off

d)

root out

49.

Let’s see how things ________ before deciding.

a)

break up

b)

pan out

c)

boil over

d)

go under

50.

We ________ the afternoon by playing cards and chatting.

a)

held off

b)

went over

c)

whiled away

d)

laid out

51.

Eventually, the protests ________ and life returned to normal.

a)

died away

b)

brought down

c)

got through

d)

gave in