Test Your Knowledge About The Everyday American Slang

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Test Your Knowledge About The Everyday American Slang - Quiz

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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1. A lot of students at the high school across the street smoke grass during lunch hour.
- A.
  
  Smoke cigarettes
- B.
  
  Smoke marijuana
- C.
  
  Smoke cigars
Correct Answer
B. 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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1. Cathy is really happy at her new job. It’s pure gravy.
- A.
  
  A really frustrating place
- B.
  
  A job with great cafeteria gravy
- C.
  
  Lucrative and easy
Correct Answer
C. 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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1. I don’t want that sandwich. It looks gross.
- A.
  
  Disgusting
- B.
  
  Expensive
- C.
  
  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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1. Where should we go for some good grub?
- A.
  
  Drinks
- B.
  
  Food
- C.
  
  Insects
Correct Answer
B. 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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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.
- A.
  
  Work hard
- B.
  
  Wear nice clothes
- C.
  
  Be nice to teachers
Correct Answer
A. Work hard

Explanation
The phrase "pull your socks up" is an idiom that means to make an effort or work harder. The context of the sentence suggests that the person has been lazy and now needs to put in more effort in order to graduate in June. Therefore, the correct answer is "Work hard."

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1. My roommate usually looks pretty grubby when she goes out.
- A.
  
  Unclean and sloppy
- B.
  
  Neat and boring
- C.
  
  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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1. It takes a lot of guts to stand up for what you believe in; especially when your opinion is not a popular one.
- A.
  
  Happines
- B.
  
  Courage
- C.
  
  Stamina
Correct Answer
B. 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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1. I don’t like your jacket. It looks a little grungy.
- A.
  
  Fashionable
- B.
  
  Dirty
- C.
  
  Dated
Correct Answer
B. 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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1. That road was really hairy. We should take another route next time.
- A.
  
  Scenic
- B.
  
  Boring
- C.
  
  Dangerous
Correct Answer
C. 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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1. We have to sit down and hammer out an agreement before the end of the week.
- A.
  
  Possibly work on
- B.
  
  Quickly work out
- C.
  
  Pay for
Correct Answer
B. 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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Test Your Knowledge About The Everyday American Slang

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

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

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

1. Where should we go for some good grub?

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.

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

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

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

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

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