english quiz on idioms

English Quiz

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My wife got really mad at me on the weekend and now I'm in the doghouse.

a)  living with the dog(b)  in prison(c)  in trouble

Correct answer: (c) in trouble

The news about the tragic terrorist acts hit us like a ton of bricks.

(a)  didn't really affect us much(b)  strongly affected us(c)  physically fell on our heads

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Correct answer: (b) strongly affected us

My mother left for Europe on Friday. She asked me to hold the fort while she's away.

(a)  be the temporary manager(b)  build a house(c)  leave the house

Correct answer: (a) be the temporary manager

I don't like that joke. It hit a little too close to home.

(a)  was closely related to my inner feelings

(b)  was very mean(c)  was stupid

Correct answer: (a) was closely related to my inner feelings

I always tell my friend to make herself at home when she comes over.

(a)  act like my home is her home(b)  clean my house(c)  build herself a house

Correct answer: (a) act like my home is her home

The restaurant owner was so happy and he announced that all drinks were on the house.

(a)  should be served outside(b)  should be served warm(c)  were free and paid for by the

owner/restaurant

Correct answer: (c) were free and paid for by the owner/restaurant

The comedian was really funny. He brought the house down on the weekend.

(a)  received a lot of applause and praise

(b)  got fired(c)  tore down the old theater in order

to build a new one

Correct answer: (a) received a lot of applause and praise

Our neighbors talk about everyone but they don't realize that if you live in a glass house, you shouldn't throw stones.

(a)  you shouldn't judge others when you do the same things they do

(b)  you shouldn't build a glass house because it is too delicate

(c)  you shouldn't throw rocks at anyone

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Correct answer: (a) you shouldn't judge others when you do the same things they do

When his father came home and saw the mess, he hit the roof and grounded his son for one month.

(a)  was somewhat disappointed(b)  was enraged(c)  punched the ceiling

Correct answer: (b) was enraged

Megan doesn't like her run-of-the-mill job.

(a)  regular or ordinary(b)  difficult or challenging(c)  pulp mill

Correct answer: (a) regular or ordinary

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Our new neighbor is always ready to pick a fight with someone.

(a) one who avoids a fight (b) one who looks for an opportunity

to quarrel (c) one who solves an argument

Correct answer:B.one who looks for an opportunity to quarrel

He is a doubting ThomasA.one who doubts himself B.one who needs to be doubted C. A skeptic who needs physical or

personal evidence in order to believe something.

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Correct answer:C. a skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.

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Environmentalists and scientists are warning that we on earth are in the 11th hour. Global warming needs to be dealt with now or else.

A.11’0 clockB.midnightC. At the last minute. The last chance

to make a change before time is up.

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At the last minute. The last chance to make a change before time is up.

Thank you.