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English Idioms Quiz

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions related to idioms and phrases. The questions test understanding of common idioms and their meanings, including "fit like a glove", "take heart from", "throw down the gauntlet", "gild the lily", "gain ground", and "give sb a free hand". Answers are provided that identify the correct choice for each idiom assessed in the questions.

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English Idioms Quiz

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions related to idioms and phrases. The questions test understanding of common idioms and their meanings, including "fit like a glove", "take heart from", "throw down the gauntlet", "gild the lily", "gain ground", and "give sb a free hand". Answers are provided that identify the correct choice for each idiom assessed in the questions.

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1.Debbie is the black ....

of the family, having left home at 17 to live with her


boyfriend
A. Pig B. Bird C. Sheep D. Dog
2. I didn't tell her to apologise. She did it of her own...
A. Accord B. Mind C. soul D. Heart
3. When you are famous, you and your family become .... property
A. Earth B. Public C. Danger D.Community
4. Many predictors think that the end of the world is at.....
A. Hand B. Leg C.Head D. Face
5. His behaviour was very rude. I was really at the end of my....
A. Rope B. Heart C.Knife D. Soul
6. The money my parents left me will .... in handy when i have a finncil problem
A. Go B. Appear C. Come D. Bring
7. I've been on.... nine since i heard i had passed the exam
A. Happiness B. Sky C. Universe D. Cloud
8. We expect your son to pass the final exam with flying.....
A. Flag B. Color C. Symbol D. Medal
9. The escaped prisoner fought ...... before he was finally overpowered
A. Black and white B. Body and soul C. Dog and cat D. Tooth and nail
10. Thanks for sending me those flowers. They really made my ....
A. Day B. Light C. Happiness D. Hope
1.Debbie is the black .... of the family, having left home at 17 to live with her
boyfriend
A. Pig B. Bird C. Sheep D. Dog
black sheep of the family: the worst member of the family

2. I didn't tell her to apologise. She did it of her own...


A. Accord B. Mind C. soul D. Heart
of one's own accord: by one's own choice, without coercion

3. When you are famous, you and your family become .... property
A. Earth B. Public C. Danger D.Community
public property: what everybody knows, public information

4. Many predictors think that the end of the world is at.....

A. Hand B. Leg C.Head D. Face


at hand: happening or present at this time = rt gn

5. His behaviour was very rude. I was really at the end of my....
A. Rope B. Heart C.Knife D. Soul
at the end of one's rope: to have no patience or energy to tolerate something anymore

6. The money my parents left me will .... in handy when i have a finncil problem
A. Go B. Appear C. Come D. Bring
come in handy: (for St) to be useful.

7. I've been on.... nine since i heard i had passed the exam
A. Happiness B. Sky C. Universe D. Cloud
be on cloud nine: to be very happy

8. We expect your son to pass the final exam with flying.....


A. Flag B. Color C. Symbol D. Medal
with flying colors ( or colour ): if you pass something with flying colours (colors), you pass
easily, with a very high mark or grade.

9. The escaped prisoner fought ...... before he was finally overpowered


A. Black and white B. Body and soul C. Dog and cat D. Tooth and nail
tooth and nail: if someone will fight tooth and nail for something, they will not stop at anything
to get what they want =>chin u c lit

10. Thanks for sending me those flowers. They really made my ....
A. Day B. Light C. Happiness D. Hope
make one's day = lm cho ai hnh phc to make SO happy or to be a source of satisfaction
mnh cng thik phn ny lm..thanks for sharing

and plz check for me

1. This lovely new dress fits like a......


A. glove

B. gauntlet

C. gown

D. treat

2. Investors have taken........from the improving economic situation


A. consolation

B. courage

C. heart

D. meaning

3. We at Buyrite throw down the......to competitors to match us for price, quality and service
A. gauntlet

B. mitten

C. sword

D. hat

4. The designer refuses to gild the ....., prefering clean, simple lines for his creation
A. Lily

B. flower

C. rose

D. daisy

5. For busy people in today's society, lifestyle management is gaining ..................


A. points

B. speed

C. terrain

D. ground

6. The art teacher gave the children a free.....in their creative compositions
A.offer

B. gift

C. kick

D. hand

C. gown

D. treat

1. This lovely new dress fits like a......


A. glove

B. gauntlet

2. Investors have taken........from the improving economic situation


A. consolation

B. courage

C. heart

D. meaning

3. We at Buyrite throw down the......to competitors to match us for price, quality and service
A. gauntlet

B. mitten

C. sword

D. hat

4. The designer refuses to gild the ....., prefering clean, simple lines for his creation
A. Lily

B. flower

C. rose

D. daisy

5. For busy people in today's society, lifestyle management is gaining ..................


A. points
? gain ground

B. speed

C. terrain

D. gorund or ground

6. The art teacher gave the children a free.....in their creative compositions
A.offer

B. gift

C. kick

D. hand

1. Fit (sb) like a glove (of a coat, dress, etc.): be the perfect size or shape for sb
2. take heart from sth: feel more positive about sth, especially when you thought

you had no chance of achieving sth


3. Trow down the gauntlet: invite sb to compete with you, challenge sb
4. gild the lily: try to improve sth which is already perfect, and so spoil it.
5. gain ground: (of an idea, development, etc.): become more popular or successful
6. give sb a free hand:give sb permission or oppurtunity to do what they want in
work, plans..

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