Antonyms 22024-02-14Confusing Words test 12024-02-14 Published by Kovács Áron on 2024-02-14 Categories Egyéb Tags Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 12345678910 American English Idioms Intermediate English practice 10 multiple-choice questions If you log in, you will get the results via email. Category: intermediate 1. Even though Tom was afraid of heights, he was determined to face up to it, so he slowly pulled himself up the ladder. What is the meaning of 'face up to something'? .......... deal with a problem or fear create a problem or fear hide the truth run away from a problem or fear Category: intermediate 2. Ryan hit the nail on the head when he said the government spending is outrageous and unethical. What is the meaning of 'to hit the nail on the head'? .......... to say something that is accurate to say something that is pretentious to say something that is stupid to say something that is incorrect Category: intermediate 3. The O'Ryley sisters don't get along and they never see eye to eye on any issue. What is the meaning of 'to see eye to eye'? to surrender to abandon an idea to disagree to see things the same way Category: intermediate 4. I know there is a lot of biology material to cover, but if you want to pass the exam, you have to learn it by heart. What is the meaning of 'learn it by heart'? .......... commit to memory fail to remember put out of one's mind eliminate a thought or idea Category: intermediate 5. Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand'? a novice a positive person an inexperienced person an experienced person Category: intermediate 6. The deal did not seem honest, so Ron did not want to stick out his neck and risk everything until he was sure about every last detail. What is the meaning of 'to stick out one's neck'? .......... to make oneself vulnerable to pry into other people's business to comprehend an idea to make oneself unbeatable Category: intermediate 7. The reason why Aurora is dressed to the nines is because she's got a date tonight. What is the meaning of 'dressed to the nines'? .......... dressed up and looking great dressed in a plain-looking suit dressed in a size nine dressed too casually for the occasion Category: intermediate 8. Tommy got into real trouble at school today. He used a four-letter word in the classroom. What is the meaning of 'used a four letter word'? .......... didn't keep his promise pledged to be a good boy didn't follow his teacher's instructions used bad language Category: intermediate 9. Ronson realized by putting two and two together that the salesman was trying to trick him into buying the used car. What is the meaning of 'put two and two together?' .......... detain two people do some arithmetic renounce an idea figure out what is going on Category: intermediate 10. He rarely cares about anyone but himself; he's always looking out for number one. What is the meaning of 'to look out for number one'? .......... to worry about what others think to care about others to only care about oneself to be sympathetic about others' feelings Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Share0 Kovács Áron Comments are closed.
