Idioms Quiz - 15
Idioms Quiz
General English Questions and Answers
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets.
1.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My sister passed her math exam (with great success).
a.
word for word
b.
with open arms
c.
within an inch of her life
d.
with flying colors
2.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man decided to (not go to bed) until his wife came home.
a.
be wishy-washy
b.
wrap things up
c.
wait up
d.
wing it
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I always (watch my backpack very carefully) when I am downtown.
a.
watch my step with my backpack
b.
walk a tightrope with my backpack
c.
weasel out of my backpack
d.
watch my backpack like a hawk
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I heard about the concert (from friends) and not in the newspaper.
a.
when hell freezes over
b.
by word of mouth
c.
by will power
d.
when the chips were down
5.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (takes advantage of) her mother and never does any work around the house.
a.
wears the pants in the family of
b.
walks a tightrope with
c.
walks all over
d.
would just as soon be
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father gave me the money (with no obligations attached).
a.
without batting an eye
b.
without rhyme or reason
c.
with no strings attached
d.
within calling distance
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the funeral of our boss (feeling very sad).
a.
with a heavy heart
b.
with a vengeance
c.
with impunity
d.
with all the fixings
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I spent all morning (getting rid of) the old clothes that I never wear.
a.
whipping up
b.
wiping out
c.
weeding out
d.
working in
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You will only (waste your time) if you try and talk to my friend because he never listens.
a.
wash your hands of him
b.
waste your breath
c.
win him over
d.
wheel and deal
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My estimate of the number of new students was (incorrect).
a.
wide of the mark
b.
with the best of them
c.
worked up
d.
wanting for nothing
English Test
1. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01
2. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02
3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03
4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04
5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05
6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06
7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07
8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08
9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09
10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10
11. Synonyms - Test-25
12. Synonyms - Test-26
13. Synonyms - Test-27
14. Antonym Test - 11
15. Antonym Test - 12
16. Antonym Test - 13
17. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 01
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19. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 03
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