I didn't steal your pencil. You're ________ if you think you'll find it here.
*Hint* This idiom refers to something dogs do when chasing a squirrel ;)
Barking up the wrong tree
100
Sorry I couldn't come to class yesterday. I had a fever, and I felt under __________.
the weather
100
Choose the best word.
I need a _________ babysitter.
A. reliable
B. unreliable
C. rely
reliable
100
Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather.
What does the word treacherous mean?
dangerous
100
We got prime seats at the concert.
A. She is a prime student.
B. I learned about prime numbers today.
C. Be sure to prime the cabinets before you paint them.
A
200
Every time I have to give a presentation in class I get so nervous, and I feel ___________ in my stomach.
butterflies
200
I don't know how they won! They must have had an ace up their _________.
sleeve
200
Choose the best word.
Have you ___________ the the money you need to buy the house?
a- aquire
b- acquisition
c- acquired
acquired
200
By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail.
What does anticipating mean?
Guessing or knowing what will come next.
200
One pant leg was longer than the others.
A-The family became concerned when Dorothy started to pant at the store.
B-I usually pant after running up six flights of stairs to reach my apartment.
C- Where are my pants?
C
300
Don't let her know that you're sad. You have to keep your _______ up.
chin
300
"Break ___________" I said to him before he went on stage.
a leg
300
The players gave _________ to the coach for the win.
A-Credit
B-Credited
C-Creditors
D-Crediting
Credit
300
I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now.
What does appease mean?
to take care of or give in to
300
I'm not shopping here any more. What a racket!
A-Stop making all that racket!
B- Will you grab my racket?
C- This is a real scam. They are running a racket.
C
400
You are so busy! I don't think you should take on this job. If you do, you'll be biting off ___________.
more than you can chew!
400
When you told her that I loved her, you let the _________ bag. I hadn't told her yet!
cat out of the
400
Each __________ must buy his/her own lunch.
A-individualized
B-individualistic
C-Individually
D-Individual
Individual
400
This virus has really sapped my energy. I get tired just walking across the room. I hope to get better soon because I need to return to work.
What does sapped mean?
take away
400
Will you season the meat?
A- The seasoning she used was not very tasty.
B- He is a well seasoned teacher.
C- What is your favorite season?
A
500
I would ___________ backwards to help you out. You're my best friend!
bend over
500
When you bought the car before you could afford it, you definitely jumped ____________
the gun
500
Shoe prints at crime sites are ________ facts.
A-Irrelevant
B-Relevant
C-Relevance
D-Irreverent
Relevant
500
Some people think that discussing the dangers of cigarette smoking obscures the real issue. They believe the real issue is that smokers are discriminated against.
What does obscure mean?
hide or conceal
500
The employee put a caution sign up so no one would slip on the wet floor.
A- We need a permission slip in order to go on the trip.
B- The little girl slipped because of her socks on the tile floor.
C- The messenger handed the slip of paper to the teacher.