Phrases and Expressions Quiz

Read the given sentence carefully and select the most appropriate phrasal verb to complete it. She was so exhausted that she ___ on the sofa as soon as she got home.

1. gave in
2. dozed off
3. passed out
4. took after

Answer: (b) dozed off

What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' typically mean?

1. to rescue someone from a difficult situation
2. to introduce a topic into conversation
3. to reveal or highlight inherent qualities
4. to physically lift something upward

Answer: (b) to introduce a topic into conversation

What does the idiom 'bite the bullet' mean?

1. to endure a painful experience bravely
2. to act impulsively
3. to confront someone aggressively
4. to avoid a difficult situation

Answer: (a) to endure a painful experience bravely

Which of the following idioms is NOT correctly matched with its meaning?

1. bite the bullet – to face a difficult situation bravely
2. let the cat out of the bag – to reveal a secret unintentionally
3. hit the sack – to start a task with enthusiasm
4. break the ice – to initiate conversation in a social setting

Answer: (c) hit the sack – to start a task with enthusiasm

Complete the proverb: To take revenge on an enemy, give him an ______.

1. apple
2. elephant
3. umbrella
4. octopus

Answer: (b) elephant

Match each idiom fragment in Column A with its correct completion in Column B. Column A Column B 1 Bury the ______ b hatchet 2 Fly off the ______ a handle 3 Throw in the ______ c towel 4 Burn the ______ d candle at both ends

1. 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
2. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
3. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
4. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b

Answer: (c) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d

Match each phrasal verb in Column A with its correct meaning in Column B. Column A: Phrasal Verbs Column B 1 bring about A to execute or perform 2 carry out B to deplete the supply of 3 look down on C to tolerate or endure 4 put up with D to regard with contempt 5 run out of E to cause to happen

1. 1-B, 2-E, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C
2. 1-A, 2-E, 3-B, 4-D, 5-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-E
4. 1-E, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C, 5-B

Answer: (d) 1-E, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C, 5-B

Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence with the appropriate phrasal verb. The teacher asked the students to ________ their assignments before the deadline.

1. hand in
2. hand out
3. hand over
4. hand off

Answer: (a) hand in

Which of the following idioms is incorrectly matched with its meaning?

1. burn the midnight oil – work late into the night
2. let the cat out of the bag – reveal a secret
3. kick the bucket – achieve success
4. hit the nail on the head – describe exactly what is causing a situation

Answer: (c) kick the bucket – achieve success

Which of the following sentences uses a proverb incorrectly?

1. After hearing both sides of the argument, he decided that actions speak louder than words.
2. She was nervous about the presentation, but remembered that practice makes perfect.
3. He tried to fix the leak himself, but learned that too many cooks spoil the broth.
4. They invested all their savings in one stock, believing that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Answer: (d) They invested all their savings in one stock, believing that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.