Multiple Choice (10 questions)
Choose the correct idiom.
1. My sister was __________ when she heard she had passed her exam.
a) on cloud nine
b) a misery guts
c) put a damper on
d) out of sorts
2. I hate being around him, he’s always complaining. Such __________.
a) sour grapes
b) a misery guts
c) thrilled to bits
d) in seventh heaven
3. Don’t be sad. Losing one match is __________.
a) over the moon
b) not the end of the world
c) walking on air
d) puts a damper on
4. When I finally got tickets to see my favorite band, I was __________.
a) down in the dumps
b) on top of the world
c) out of sorts
d) sour grapes
5. Jane is jealous because she didn’t get the job. It’s just __________.
a) thrilled to bits
b) sour grapes
c) jump for joy
d) makes my day
6. We had to __________ when the concert was cancelled.
a) grin and bear it
b) in seventh heaven
c) get a kick out of it
d) walking on air
7. His illness really __________ the New Year celebration.
a) thrilled to bits
b) made my day
c) put a damper on
d) jump for joy
8. Mary wasn’t feeling well yesterday, she was __________.
a) out of sorts
b) on top of the world
c) a misery guts
d) thrilled to bits
9. When she won the lottery, she was __________.
a) down in the dumps
b) on cloud nine
c) puts a damper on
d) sour grapes
10. Stop moaning, just __________!
a) grin and bear it
b) get a real kick out of
c) in seventh heaven
d) over the moon
Part 3: Rewrite / Transformation (10 questions)
Rewrite the sentences using the idiom in brackets.
1. He was very happy when his team won.
→ He was __________________. (nine)
2. Don’t complain, just accept the bad situation.
→ Just __________________. (grin)
3. She wasn’t feeling well today.
→ She was __________________. (sorts)
4. I was delighted when you visited me.
→ You really __________________. (day)
5. Losing the game isn’t so terrible.
→ It’s __________________. ( world)
6. He only says he didn’t want the prize because he couldn’t win it.
→ That’s just __________________. (sour)
7. She was very excited when she won first prize.
→ She __________________. ( joy)
8. He often plays dangerous sports just for excitement.
→ He __________________. kicks)
9. She looked extremely happy after the proposal.
→ She was __________________. (walking)
10. His constant complaining ruins every evening.
→ He’s such __________________. guts)
Part 4: Matching (10
questions)
Match the idiom to the correct meaning.
Idioms:
a) Over the moon
b) Put a damper on
c) Grin and bear it
d) Out of sorts
e) A misery guts
f) Sour grapes
g) Jump for joy
h) Makes my day
i) On top of the world
j) Down in the dumps
Meanings:
1. Extremely happy
2. Accept something unpleasant
without complaining
3. Jealousy about something you
can’t have
4. Slightly unwell or upset
5. Very sad and depressed
6. Someone who always complains
7. Feel very pleased because of
someone’s action
8. Very excited and happy about
good news
9. Something that spoils the fun
10. Feel wonderful and happy
