Phrasal Verbs Idioms and Proverbs Quiz

Identify the correct phrasal verb that means "to meet someone unexpectedly."

1. run into
2. put off
3. go over
4. take up

Answer: (a) run into

Select the correct idiom that means "to do something at the last possible moment."

1. Beat around the bush
2. Bite the bullet
3. Down to the wire
4. Break the ice

Answer: (c) Down to the wire

Select the proverb that emphasizes the notion that genuine character is revealed through deeds rather than mere promises.

1. A barking dog seldom bites
2. The proof of the pudding is in the eating
3. A word to the wise is sufficient
4. A penny for your thoughts

Answer: (b) The proof of the pudding is in the eating

Determine the proverb that suggests small efforts lead to big results over time.

1. Many hands make light work
2. Rome wasn't built in a day
3. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
4. Out of sight, out of mind

Answer: (b) Rome wasn't built in a day

Choose the most suitable phrasal verb for the sentence. After months of disagreement, they finally _______ and reached a compromise.

1. gave in
2. took off
3. passed out
4. ran over

Answer: (a) gave in

Which idiom best completes the sentence? Despite failing multiple times, he refused to give up because he knew that _______.

1. The ball is in your court
2. Every cloud has a silver lining
3. Let the cat out of the bag
4. When the going gets tough, the tough get going

Answer: (d) When the going gets tough, the tough get going

Choose the proverb that best completes the sentence. Despite his success, he never let it go to his head, always staying humble and grounded, without being too greedy and ambitious as he knew that _______.

1. Rome wasn't built in a day.
2. All that glitters is not gold
3. You can't have your cake and eat it too
4. The higher you aim, the harder you fall

Answer: (d) The higher you aim, the harder you fall

In a scenario where someone is exhibiting excessive caution due to the potential for a catastrophic outcome, which idiom most precisely captures their mindset?

1. On a precarious ledge
2. Walking a fine line
3. Treading through a minefield
4. On a knife-edge

Answer: (c) Treading through a minefield

An entrepreneur invests all their savings into a startup with a high potential for growth but no guarantee of success. What proverb best reflects this situation?

1. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"
2. "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch"
3. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
4. "You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs"

Answer: (a) "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"

Given the context of a meeting where the discussion becomes too heated and personal, which phrasal verb best describes what the speaker should do to end the conversation without causing further tension?

1. bring up the matter
2. weigh in on the topic
3. drive the point home
4. Drop the subject

Answer: (d) Drop the subject