Idioms Test 1

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Idioms Test 1 - Quiz

Welcome to your first Idioms test, don't worry it's short and sweet (which is an idiom for quick and easy!), you'll finish it in a couple of minutes.
Please read all questions carefully, and I mean it.
FOR THE 3 FIRST QUESTIONS. Note for the smartasses: there may be other possible anwers, so choose the BEST answer.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The hotel has been closed for about a month, we haven’t had any profit lately. We’re definitely _____.

    • A.

      In the black

    • B.

      In the red

    • C.

      Crunchy

    Correct Answer
    B. In the red
    Explanation
    The phrase "in the red" is a financial idiom that means being in debt or experiencing financial loss. In the given context, the statement "The hotel has been closed for about a month, we haven't had any profit lately" indicates that the hotel has been experiencing a lack of profit or financial loss. Therefore, the correct answer is "In the red."

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  • 2. 

    However, when we open again in June, we will get so much better. We will definitely make more money and we will be back _____.

    • A.

      In the black

    • B.

      In the red

    • C.

      Crunchy

    Correct Answer
    A. In the black
    Explanation
    The phrase "in the black" is a financial term that refers to a company or individual having a positive balance or being financially profitable. In the context of the given statement, it suggests that when the business reopens in June, it will be financially successful and profitable. This implies that the business expects to generate more revenue and improve its financial standing.

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  • 3. 

    Mary is amazed of how _____ David is. I mean, he can’t even look at breastmilk in a bottle!

    • A.

      Crunchy

    • B.

      Squeamish

    • C.

      Screwed up

    Correct Answer
    B. Squeamish
    Explanation
    The word "squeamish" means easily disgusted or nauseated. The sentence suggests that David is unable to even look at breastmilk in a bottle, indicating that he is extremely sensitive or repulsed by it. Therefore, the word "squeamish" accurately describes David's reaction and fits well in the sentence.

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  • 4. 

    Build a sentence with the following idiomatic expressions. You can also write a paragraph or whatever makes you (and me) happy. Call it a day Get a kick out of something Drop someone a line

  • 5. 

    Fill in the blanks from the word bank. Remember you can always change the verb tenses or adjust the substantives if necessary. Screw you          Crunchy            Raining cats and dogs          Bat and eyelid I was next to a  _____ lady with her cloth diapered baby, she was breastfeeding him. Her husband called her on the phone and asked her to come to the car because they had to leave, she frowned and answered: “It’s ________ out there, me and the baby will catch a cold if we get wet.” Next thing, we hear two gentlemen fighting and yelling, one of them told the other “________! I’m tired of this, I’m leaving!”. The funny thing is that people in there didn't even __________ when they heard that –yeah, nobody cared.

    Correct Answer
    crunchy, raining cats and dogs, screw you, bat an eyelid
    Explanation
    Write all the answers in order in lower case, separated by a comma in the box below. Do not put a period at the end of the words.

    Example:

    yummy apple, green pear, delicious banana, tasty orange

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