English Idioms and Expressions

  Q1 They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented   

        one.

       (a) without money (b) without trial (c) without success (d) without work.

  Q2. If you are in any doubt about the offer, please give me a ring.

       (a) at all unsure (b) at all happy (c) at all certain (d) at all sure.

  Q3. The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read 

          the notice about the thin ice.

        (a) unhappy (b) uncertain (c) unclear (d) unsafe.

   Q4. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

          (a) fit (b) wealthy (c) clever (d) slow.

   Q5. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the   

           pink.

        (a) in extreme health (b) in good health (c) in absolute health (d) in clear health

  Q6. I'm sorry to say that he's in trouble again with the boss over being late for work so 

         many times.

         (a) the boss is going to reprimand him

         (b) the boss is going to sack him

         (c) the boss is going to hit him

         (d) the boss is going to trouble him

    Q7. What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after 

            throughout the year.

            (a) think (b) believe (c) visualize (d) consider

    Q8. Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.

           (a) loved each other often

           (b) loved each other very much

           (c) loved each other most of the time

           (d) loved each other mostly

  Q9. I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the 

       situation.

        (a) in control (b) in sight (c) in place (d) in view

   Q10. In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.

               (a)   At last (b) At first (c) At least (d) Eventually

      Answers of the above questions:

      1.(c) without success  2.(a) at all unsure  3.(d) unsafe  4.(a) fit  5.(b) in good health                      

      6.(a) the boss is going to reprimand him 7.(c) visualize  8.(b) loved each other very much           

      9.(a) in control  10.(d) Eventually