Test Your Knowledge About The Everyday American Slang

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    1.       You’ve been very lazy this past semester. Now, you have to really pull your socks up if you want to graduate in June.

    • Work hard
    • Wear nice clothes
    • Be nice to teachers
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American slang is the casual language that funny trendy, and playful. How many popular American slang words and phrases do you know? Check out our online quiz and choose the best answer which means the same as the underlined word/s and test your performance with instant feedback.

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  • 2. 

    1.       I don’t want that sandwich. It looks gross.

    • Disgusting

    • Expensive

    • Really delicious

    Correct Answer
    A. Disgusting
    Explanation
    The speaker expresses their dislike for the sandwich by stating that it looks gross. This indicates that they find it unappetizing or repulsive, making the correct answer "Disgusting".

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  • 3. 

    1.       It takes a lot of guts to stand up for what you believe in; especially when your opinion is not a popular one.

    • Happines

    • Courage

    • Stamina

    Correct Answer
    A. Courage
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that standing up for one's beliefs, especially when they are not popular, requires a lot of guts. This implies that it requires courage to hold onto one's convictions and defend them, even in the face of opposition or criticism. Therefore, the correct answer is courage.

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  • 4. 

    1.       A lot of students at the high school across the street smoke grass during lunch hour.

    • Smoke cigarettes

    • Smoke marijuana

    • Smoke cigars

    Correct Answer
    A. Smoke marijuana
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Smoke marijuana" because the question states that "A lot of students at the high school across the street smoke grass during lunch hour." The term "smoke grass" is a common slang term for smoking marijuana, so it can be inferred that the students are smoking marijuana during lunch hour.

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  • 5. 

    1.       Cathy is really happy at her new job. It’s pure gravy.

    • A really frustrating place

    • A job with great cafeteria gravy

    • Lucrative and easy

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucrative and easy
    Explanation
    The statement "It's pure gravy" suggests that Cathy's new job is not only lucrative but also easy. The phrase "pure gravy" is often used colloquially to describe something that is an added bonus or extra benefit. Therefore, the correct answer "Lucrative and easy" aligns with the idea that Cathy is happy because her job provides financial gain and is not overly challenging.

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  • 6. 

    1.       Where should we go for some good grub?

    • Drinks

    • Food

    • Insects

    Correct Answer
    A. Food
    Explanation
    This question is asking for a recommendation on where to go for good food. The correct answer is "Food" because it directly addresses the question and suggests going to a place that serves good food. The other options, "Drinks" and "Insects," are not relevant to the question and do not provide a suitable answer.

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  • 7. 

    1.       That road was really hairy. We should take another route next time.

    • Scenic

    • Boring

    • Dangerous

    Correct Answer
    A. Dangerous
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Dangerous" because the person describes the road as "hairy," which implies that it was risky or treacherous. They also suggest taking another route next time, indicating that they found the road to be unsafe.

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  • 8. 

    1.       We have to sit down and hammer out an agreement before the end of the week.

    • Possibly work on

    • Quickly work out

    • Pay for

    Correct Answer
    A. Quickly work out
    Explanation
    The phrase "hammer out" means to work on or resolve something through discussion or negotiation. In this context, the sentence is emphasizing the need to quickly come to an agreement before the end of the week. Therefore, the correct answer "quickly work out" accurately captures the meaning of the phrase and fits well in the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    1.       My roommate usually looks pretty grubby when she goes out.

    • Unclean and sloppy

    • Neat and boring

    • Fashionable

    Correct Answer
    A. Unclean and sloppy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Unclean and sloppy" because the statement mentions that the roommate looks "grubby" when she goes out. This implies that she appears untidy and unkempt, which aligns with the meaning of "unclean and sloppy."

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  • 10. 

    1.       I don’t like your jacket. It looks a little grungy.

    • Fashionable

    • Dirty

    • Dated

    Correct Answer
    A. Dirty
    Explanation
    The given statement "I don't like your jacket. It looks a little grungy" suggests that the speaker does not approve of the jacket's appearance. The word "grungy" implies that the jacket is dirty or unkempt. Therefore, the correct answer is "Dirty."

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