Exercise 2: Mark The Letter A, B, C, or D To Indicate The Correct Answer To Each of The Following Questions
Exercise 2: Mark The Letter A, B, C, or D To Indicate The Correct Answer To Each of The Following Questions
Exercise 2: Mark The Letter A, B, C, or D To Indicate The Correct Answer To Each of The Following Questions
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A. final curtain B. last straw A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. end of the line D. last waltz C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
10. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle. 2. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies my________ crossed for you.”
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
following questions. 3. “If only I hadn’t lent him all that money!” '‘Well, you did, so it’s no good crying
1. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them over _________ milk.”
________ at least once a month. A. spilt B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line 4. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by.by ________ .
2. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _______ and decided A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape
to stay in Britain. C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet 5. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______ eyes!
C. held my horses D. called it a day A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
3. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly _________ and most certainly not for 6. I know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your __________ up; things are
publication,” said the government official to the reporter. bound to get better soon.
A. beside the point B. for the time being A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
C. by the way D. off the record 7. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his _____ when he meets the right girl.
4. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my________. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block 8. I’m afraid you’ve caught me on the __________. I wasn’t expecting you until this
C. biscuit D. cup of tea afternoon.
5. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet.” “He’s got something on A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop
his _________ . I expect.” 9. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow A. a windmill B. a duck’s back
6. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______ . C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
A. easy-going B. down to earth 10. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the ___________ image of Marilyn Monroe.
C. out of shape D. down at heel A. live B. true C. spitting D. same
7. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________. Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm following questions.
8. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year - we’re so out of ________ . 1. Writing rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old _________ .
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish
9. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been ________ for a long time. It was bound 2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lot of fish — that’s just an
to affect his health sooner or later. old _________ tale.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’
C. playing with fire D. going to town 3. I agree that this is a bit of a _________ shot, but we’re desperate - we have to do
10. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ________ of my tongue. something to try to save the company.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front A. hot B. long C. wild D. high
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 4. I like my new job; the only fly in the ________ is the fact that I have to work every
following questions. other weekend.
1. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You've _________ ! A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
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A. final curtain B. last straw A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. end of the line D. last waltz C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
10. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle. 2. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies my________ crossed for you.”
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
following questions. 3. “If only I hadn’t lent him all that money!” '‘Well, you did, so it’s no good crying
1. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them over _________ milk.”
________ at least once a month. A. spilt B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line 4. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by.by ________ .
2. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _______ and decided A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape
to stay in Britain. C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet 5. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______ eyes!
C. held my horses D. called it a day A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
3. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly _________ and most certainly not for 6. I know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your __________ up; things are
publication,” said the government official to the reporter. bound to get better soon.
A. beside the point B. for the time being A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
C. by the way D. off the record 7. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his _____ when he meets the right girl.
4. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my________. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block 8. I’m afraid you’ve caught me on the __________. I wasn’t expecting you until this
C. biscuit D. cup of tea afternoon.
5. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet.” “He’s got something on A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop
his _________ . I expect.” 9. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow A. a windmill B. a duck’s back
6. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______ . C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
A. easy-going B. down to earth 10. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the ___________ image of Marilyn Monroe.
C. out of shape D. down at heel A. live B. true C. spitting D. same
7. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________. Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm following questions.
8. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year - we’re so out of ________ . 1. Writing rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old _________ .
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish
9. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been ________ for a long time. It was bound 2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lot of fish — that’s just an
to affect his health sooner or later. old _________ tale.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’
C. playing with fire D. going to town 3. I agree that this is a bit of a _________ shot, but we’re desperate - we have to do
10. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ________ of my tongue. something to try to save the company.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front A. hot B. long C. wild D. high
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 4. I like my new job; the only fly in the ________ is the fact that I have to work every
following questions. other weekend.
1. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You've _________ ! A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
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5. It’s a ______ shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey
large cities. C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter
A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying 8. Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as _______ !
6. My aunt is a bit of a wet ________ . She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun. A. a fighter B. a fiddle C. a frog D. an athlete
A. rag B. sheep C. rat D. blanket 9. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like _______ .
7. We looked in every ______and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find A. a pony B. snowflakes
it anywhere. C. a lamb D. washing-up liquid
A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche 10. “I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs. Garderner.
8. Everyone bosses me about at work. I’m nothing but a________. They’ve been as good as _________
A. lame duck . B. general dogsbody A. religion B. gold C. God D. brass
C. blue-eye boy D. marked man Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
9. He had a soft ______ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her. following questions.
A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot 1. “The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as ______
10. He just wanted one ________ before setting down and getting married. A. dust B. lightning C. a feather D. a fish
A. final fling B. last leap 2. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the
C. happy hop D. joyful jump pig?” “Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as _________
Exercise 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter
following questions. 3. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as _______ .
1. ASK DAVID TO GIVE YOU A HAND MOVING THE FURNITURE. HE’S A. a pancake B. the knob on your door
AS STRONG AS________ . C. the nose on your face D. a bell
A. AN ELEPHANT B. A MOUNTAIN 4. Kate was as pleased as ________ when she heard she had passed the exam.
C. A GORILLA D. A HORSE A. Punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes
2. YOU'RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH TO EAT, JANE! LOOK AT YOU! 5. I hope the computer course starts this term. We're all as keen as ______________ to
YOU’RE AS THIN AS A ________. get going.
A. STICK INSECT B. RAKE C. FINGER A. coffee B. mustard C. a gigolo D. cornflakes
D. WIRE 6. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as __________ .
3. WE CAN’T EAT THIS MEAT - IT’S AS TOUGH AS _________! A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror
A. CANVAS B. OLD BOOTS C. RUBBER 7. After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ________ and eager to start
D. STALE BREAD work again.
4. YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE FRIGHTENED HER LIKE THAT. POOR A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden
THING! SHE WENT AS WHITE AS________! 8. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ___________.
A. a sheet B. snow C. milk D. whitewash A. nails B. a mountain C. a gangster D. an iceberg
5. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to 9. Pauline can’t have emigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s
remain as cool as ________ . party, as ________as life.
A. cool feet B. ice-cream C. a cucumber D. Eskimo A. true B. real C. good D. large
6. You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid.My father’s as deaf as ________. 10. It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as stubborn as ________ .
A. a leaf B. a post C. a politician D. a stone A. a mule B. a spoilt child C. a strawberry D. a trade union
7. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
as________. following questions.
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5. It’s a ______ shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey
large cities. C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter
A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying 8. Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as _______ !
6. My aunt is a bit of a wet ________ . She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun. A. a fighter B. a fiddle C. a frog D. an athlete
A. rag B. sheep C. rat D. blanket 9. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like _______ .
7. We looked in every ______and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find A. a pony B. snowflakes
it anywhere. C. a lamb D. washing-up liquid
A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche 10. “I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs. Garderner.
8. Everyone bosses me about at work. I’m nothing but a________. They’ve been as good as _________
A. lame duck . B. general dogsbody A. religion B. gold C. God D. brass
C. blue-eye boy D. marked man Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
9. He had a soft ______ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her. following questions.
A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot 1. “The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as ______
10. He just wanted one ________ before setting down and getting married. A. dust B. lightning C. a feather D. a fish
A. final fling B. last leap 2. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the
C. happy hop D. joyful jump pig?” “Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as _________
Exercise 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter
following questions. 3. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as _______ .
1. ASK DAVID TO GIVE YOU A HAND MOVING THE FURNITURE. HE’S A. a pancake B. the knob on your door
AS STRONG AS________ . C. the nose on your face D. a bell
A. AN ELEPHANT B. A MOUNTAIN 4. Kate was as pleased as ________ when she heard she had passed the exam.
C. A GORILLA D. A HORSE A. Punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes
2. YOU'RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH TO EAT, JANE! LOOK AT YOU! 5. I hope the computer course starts this term. We're all as keen as ______________ to
YOU’RE AS THIN AS A ________. get going.
A. STICK INSECT B. RAKE C. FINGER A. coffee B. mustard C. a gigolo D. cornflakes
D. WIRE 6. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as __________ .
3. WE CAN’T EAT THIS MEAT - IT’S AS TOUGH AS _________! A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror
A. CANVAS B. OLD BOOTS C. RUBBER 7. After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ________ and eager to start
D. STALE BREAD work again.
4. YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE FRIGHTENED HER LIKE THAT. POOR A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden
THING! SHE WENT AS WHITE AS________! 8. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ___________.
A. a sheet B. snow C. milk D. whitewash A. nails B. a mountain C. a gangster D. an iceberg
5. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to 9. Pauline can’t have emigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s
remain as cool as ________ . party, as ________as life.
A. cool feet B. ice-cream C. a cucumber D. Eskimo A. true B. real C. good D. large
6. You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid.My father’s as deaf as ________. 10. It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as stubborn as ________ .
A. a leaf B. a post C. a politician D. a stone A. a mule B. a spoilt child C. a strawberry D. a trade union
7. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
as________. following questions.
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1. “You’re drunk!” “No, I’m not. I’m as sober as ________ 4. For technical questions _______ the website, please email this address or call our
A. a priest B. Sunday C. a judge D. a Muslim help desk.
2. AM I NERVOUS? OF COURSE NOT. LOOK AT MY HAND - IT’S AS A. after B. toward C. regarding D.throughout
STEADY AS___________. 5. Airline passengers may board theplane with only one carry-on bag _______ a purse
A. A BRIDGE B. A ROCK C.STEEL BARS D. A or laptop.
STEPLADDER A. as far as B. on behalf of C. in addition to D.with regard to
3. AS STUDENTS, DAVID, KEVIN AND WILLIAM WERE AS THICK AS 6. Motorists were cautioned to ________ using the highway during rush hour.
_______. A. avoid B. decide C. quickly D. purchase
A. THIEVES B. BOY SCOUTS C. A TEAM D. THISTLES 7. A bachelor’s degree and at ________ five years of experience is required for this
4. WHENEVER I FEELEMBARRASSED I ALWAYS GO AS RED position.
AS____________. A. last B. times C. least D. stake
A. a rose B. lipstick C. a raspberry D. a beetroot 8. Mark’s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings up to 40 percent
5. She was so tired last night that she slept like ________until 10 o’clock this morning. of on a clothing this weekend __________ celebration of its 25th anniversary.
A. a squirrel B. death C. a log D. a zombie A. in B. at C. on D. of
6. We'd better get some extra food in if your brother is coming to stay with us. He 9. Everybody was busy with the spring cleaning, except Stanley, who always refused
eats like _________ ! to pull his __________ .
A. a lion B. a starving man A. weight B. socks C. finger D. share
C. an eagle D. a horse 10. ________ the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes.
7. Normally she smoked 15-20 cigarettes a day, but whenever she was worried or A. Now that B. For C. So D. As much as
nervous she smoked like ________ . Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. a chimney B. a forest fire following questions.
C. a steam engine D. a salmon 1. The players’ protests ______ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
8. “Is the dress too big?” “No, not at all. It fits like ________ A. caused B. created C. made D. did
A. a mould B. a glove C. glue D. a pillowcase 2. Poor management brought the company to ________of collapse.
9. News of the new pay agreement spread like ________throughout the factory. A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink
A. wildfire B. butter C. the plaque D. a flood 3. Computers are said to be ________ for the development of mankind.
10. From the moment they first met they got on like _______ . A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there
A. two peas in a pod B. fish and chips C. here to stay D. neither here nor there
C. a house on fire D. clockwork 4. ________, dolphins have no sense of smell.
Exercise 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. As known as far B. As far as is known
following questions. C. It is known as far D. Known as far it is
1. ________the weather forecast, Ha Long City should get more than fifteen inches of 5. Recently, the company has received a _______ of complaints from the customers
snow this rainy season. about poor products.
A. At will of B. According to C. Depending on D. Agreeing with A. pack B. barrage C. pool D. bank
2. ______ the simplified characters used on the Chinese mainland, traditional 6. When I got my case back, it had been damaged ________repair.
Chinese characters are used for writing in Taiwan and Hong Kong. A. over B. further C. above D. beyond
A. As far as B. On behalf of C. In regards to D. In contrast to 7. Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, but ______ that, margarine will do.
3. Storeowners removed outdoor signs and decorations in _______ of the windstorm. A. except B. failing C. for all of D. given
A. damages B. relation C. recovering D.anticipation 8. We were _____ looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
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