Idioms
What does the idiom "Break a leg" mean?
Good luck!
What is the primary purpose of an article?
A) To entertain
B) To inform or report
C) To persuade
D) To narrate
B) To inform or report
What should you do first when approaching a text for Paper 2?
A) Read the entire text thoroughly
B) Look for general ideas and the overall structure
C) Memorize all vocabulary
D) Write down your interpretation
B) Look for general ideas and the overall structure
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) The committee have made their decision.
B) The committee has made their decision.
C) The committee has made its decisions.
D) The committee have made its decision
C) The committee has made their decision.
The 'arduous' hike up the mountain left us exhausted, but the breathtaking view at the top was worth the effort. What does 'arduous' mean?
A) A type of ice cream that melts in your hand after a hike
B) Difficult and requiring a lot of effort
B)
Difficult and requiring a lot of effort
Which idiom means "It's too late"?
A) Time flies when you're having fun
B) Miss the boat
C) Get your act together
D) Call it a day
B-Miss the boat
Which tone is typically used in a blog?
A) Formal and serious
B) Semi-formal and respectful
C) Personal and chatty
D) Impersonal and objective
C) Personal and chatty
What is the main advice regarding the use of target phrases in answers?
A) Only the target phrase should be copied, not over-copied
B) You can write as much as you want from the text
C) Grammar must be perfect in all answers
D) Always provide your own interpretation
A) Only the target phrase should be copied, not over-copied
Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) The teacher, who is very experienced, gave us advice.
B) The teacher who is very experienced gave us, advice.
C) The teacher who is very experienced, gave us advice.
D) The teacher, who is very experienced gave us advice.
A) The teacher, who is very experienced, gave us advice.
The teacher's meticulous notes contained every detail needed for the exam, leaving no room for mistakes.
What does "meticulous" mean?
A) Very careful and precise
B) Bright and full of life or energy.
A) Very careful and precise
What does "Cutting corners" refer to?
A) Doing something poorly to save time or money
B) Avoiding a difficult situation
C) Making a quick decision
D) Starting over
A) Doing something poorly to save time or money
What is a key feature of a brochure?
A) It should have an engaging title and use bullet points.
B) It must include a lengthy introduction.
C) It must be written in a formal tone only.
D) It should avoid practical information like contact details.
A) It should have an engaging title and use bullet points.
In synonym questions, what must be considered?
A) The same grammar must fit
B) The complexity of the word
C) The length of the synonym
D) The popularity of the synonym
A) The same grammar must fit
Choose the correct form of the verb:
A) She has wrote three novels so far.
B) She has written three novels so far.
C) She had wrote three novels so far.
D) She had written three novels so far.
B) She has written three novels so far.
Her ebullient personality made every gathering lively; she always had a way of making people smile and laugh. What does "ebullient" mean?
A) A new dance move that involves a lot of spinning.
B) Cheerful and full of energy
B) Cheerful and full of energy
Which idiom means "Treat people fairly, also known as 'The Golden Rule'"?
A) Do something at the drop of a hat
B) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
C) Actions speak louder than words
D) Every cloud has a silver lining
B) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
In what context is a personal statement typically written?
A) To entertain readers with anecdotes
B) For a general audience to express opinions
C) As an application for university or job opportunities
D) For a public journal discussing societal issues
C) As an application for university or job opportunities
What is the recommended strategy for multiple choice questions?
A) Always guess if unsure
B) Eliminate the two options that are obviously wrong
C) Choose the first answer that looks correct
D) Ask a peer for their opinion
B) Eliminate the two options that are obviously wrong
Select the correct past perfect form:
A) She had saw the movie before.
B)She seen the movie before.
C) She had seen the movie before.
D) She has saw the movie before.
B) She had seen the movie before.
Despite his melancholy expression, he surprised everyone with a hilarious joke that had them all laughing. What does melancholy mean?
A) very funny
B) A deep, persistent sadness.
B) A deep, persistent sadness.
What does the idiom "The elephant in the room" refer to?
A) A trivial matter
B) A hidden agenda
C) The big issue that people are avoiding
D) An obvious mistake
C) The big issue that people are avoiding
What is the expected tone of a formal letter?
A) Informal and casual
B) Provocative and humorous
C) Semi-formal and friendly
D) Formal and serious
D) Formal and serious
What should you avoid importing into your answers?
A) Knowledge from outside the text
B) Personal opinions
C) Knowledge from the text
D) Synonyms from other texts
A) Knowledge from outside the text
Choose the correct sentence using the simple past tense:
A) He did not went to the party last night.
B) He did not go to the party last night.
C) He does not go to the party last night.
D) He had not gone to the party last night.
B) He did not go to the party last night.
The ubiquitous presence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate, making it seem like everyone is always connected. What does 'ubiquitous' mean?
A) Present everywhere at the same time
B) Always hidden from everyone
A) Present everywhere at the same time