Idioms and Phrasal Verbs E-Book

Rumi Michael Leigh

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Master the art of English language fluency with  "Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)." This comprehensive guide is designed for ESL learners, students, and anyone looking to sharpen their command of idioms and phrasal verbs, essential elements in everyday English communication.
Key Features:

• Extensive Collection: Learn a wide range of idioms and phrasal verbs commonly used by native speakers in daily conversation.
• Interactive Learning: Engage in thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and exercises to deepen your understanding.
• Self-Paced Progress: Answers are provided for all exercises, allowing you to track your progress and learn at your own pace.
• Clear, Practical Examples: Discover how idioms and phrasal verbs function in real-life scenarios with relatable, everyday examples.
• Accessible for All Levels: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this book offers valuable insights for anyone aiming to improve their English skills.
• Ideal for ESL Learners: Perfect for those studying English as a second language or anyone eager to expand their vocabulary and comprehension of idiomatic expressions.

This book makes mastering idioms and phrasal verbs enjoyable and straightforward, helping you gain confidence in both formal and informal English settings. Improve your language skills today and take the next step toward fluency!

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IDIOMS AND PHRASAL VERBS

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

By Rumi Michael Leigh

Introduction

I would like to thank you for purchasing this book, "Idioms and phrasal verbs, things you should know (questions and answers)”.

This book will help you understand, revise, and have a good general knowledge and understanding of idioms and phrasal verbs.

I hope you enjoy it!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Idioms

Exercise 2: Phrasal verbs

Conclusion

Chapter 1: Idioms

Exercise 1

Questions

1) "To have a chip on one's shoulder" means ___________. a) to be easily offended b) to have a lot of pride c) to be hungry

2) "To let the cat out of the bag" means ___________. a) to reveal a secret b) to harm an animal c) to take a nap

3) "To go the extra mile" means ___________. a) to go too far b) to do more than what is expected c) to take a long trip

4) "To have a green thumb" means ___________. a) to be good at gardening b) to be envious c) to have a lot of money

5) "To be on the same page" means ___________. a) to be in agreement b) to be reading the same book c) to be lost

Answers

1) "To have a chip on one's shoulder" means a) to be easily offended.

2) "To let the cat out of the bag" means a) to reveal a secret.

3) "To go the extra mile" means b) to do more than what is expected.

4) "To have a green thumb" means a) to be good at gardening.

5) "To be on the same page" means a) to be in agreement.

Exercise 2

Questions

1) "To cut corners" means ___________. a) to do something quickly b) to take shortcuts c) to be cautious

2) "To have a heart of gold" means ___________. a) to be unkind b) to be dishonest c) to be kind and generous

3) "To go bananas" means ___________. a) to go to sleep b) to go crazy c) to go shopping

4) "To have bigger fish to fry" means ___________. a) to have more important things to do b) to have no important things to do c) to have plenty of time to do things

5) "To spill the beans" means ___________. a) to keep a secret b) to share a secret c) to cook beans

Answers

1) "To cut corners" means b) to take shortcuts.

2) "To have a heart of gold" means c) to be kind and generous.

3) "To go bananas" means b) to go crazy.

4) "To have bigger fish to fry" means a) to have more important things to do.

5) "To spill the beans" means b) to share a secret.

Exercise: 3

Questions

1) "To be in hot water" means ___________. a) to be in a comfortable situation b) to be in trouble c) to be in a hurry

2) "To be a piece of cake" means ___________. a) to be easy b) to be difficult c) to be tasty

3) "To let sleeping dogs lie" means ___________. a) to take action b) to leave things as they are c) to sleep peacefully

4) "To be a catch-22" means ___________. a) to be in a difficult situation with no good options b) to be lucky c) to have a lot of options to choose from

5) "To kill two birds with one stone" means ___________. a) to do two things at once b) to be efficient c) to harm animals

Answers

1) "To be in hot water" means b) to be in trouble.

2) "To be a piece of cake" means a) to be easy.

3) "To let sleeping dogs lie" means b) to leave things as they are.

4) "To be a catch-22" means a) to be in a difficult situation with no good options.

5) "To kill two birds with one stone" means a) to do two things at once.

Exercise 4

Questions

1) "To hit the nail on the head" means ___________. a) to be confused b) to make a correct statement c) to be aggressive

2) "To be a rolling stone" means ___________. a) to be successful b) to be constantly moving and changing jobs or homes c) to be lazy

3) "To go down in flames" means ___________. a) to fail spectacularly b) to succeed c) to fly a plane

4) "To be at the end of one's rope" means ___________. a) to have a lot of energy b) to be calm c) to be at the limit of one's patience or resources

5) "To have a sweet tooth" means ___________. a) to like sweet foods b) to have a toothache c) to have a dental filling

Answers

1) "To hit the nail on the head" means b) to make a correct statement.