What´s the Phrase?
Define: 'to jump ship'
To quit/leave/abandon a job or something you have been working on
Provide a synonym and antonym for `Sorrow´
s: sadness, agony, pain, melancholy, suffering
a: joy, bliss, happiness, pleasure, peace
Did you really understand all _______ he said?
a) what b) which c) when d) that
d) that
The boys ran out of the old man's garden when he _______ his fist and shook his stick at them.
a) clasped b) gritted c) scrunched d) clenched
d) clenched
Sam is responsible _____ about twenty people at his job.
for
Define: 'to be in a pickle'
To be in a difficult or tricky situation
Define `Dread´
To greatly fear something or be anxious of it
I had no difficulty _______ their house although they had said that people often did.
a) to find b) to finding c) finding d) for finding
c) finding
In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organisations.
a) gave b) paid c) sent d) brought
b) paid
A lot of people are concerned _______ global warming.
about
Define: 'Change of heart'
To move to a different opinion or attitude on a subject or issue
Define `constraint´
A limitation or restriction.
Kevin will do well in the job _______ he stays on the right side of the boss.
a) as far as b) as long as c) as well as d) as soon as
b) as long as
The government is doing all it can to _______ war on dangerous driving.
a) start b) stage c) wage d) launch
c) wage
The police are looking ______ the woman's disappearance.
into
Define: 'have your head in the clouds'
Somebody who is not paying attention
Provide a synonym and antonym for `tedium´
s: boredom, dreariness, banality
a: excitement, entertainment
_______ you to change your mind about handing in your notice, we would be happy for you to stay with us.
a) Should b) Unless c) If d) Were
d) Were
Take care that your love for him doesn't _______ your judgement.
a) cloud b) darken c) shadow d) topple
a) cloud
Sonya made a good impression _____ first.
at
Define: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'
Avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems where interference could create issue
Define `Apathy´
To lack interest towards something or someone
When I first came to Britain it took me a long time to _______ on the left.
a) get used to drive
b) be used to driving
c) get used to driving
d) get used to drive
c) get used to driving
I'd like to _______ my argument with an anecdote whose significance will soon become apparent.
a) preface b) announce c) predict d) herald
a) preface
Jane came _____ Emma's diary when she was looking for her textbook.
across