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100

He wants to be a teacher just like his dad. You know what they say, ……………………….

a.it was music to my ears

b. keep me posted

c. the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

c. the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

100

                     Get the Green Light 

Which meaning below matches the idiom above? 

a.to understand the situation. 

b.to get the sign that it’s okay to do sth or to be given permission.

b.to get the sign that it’s okay to do sth or to be given permission.

100

My grandfather still uses a typewriter to write letters. He can’t use a computer. I guess he is still………………….

a.stuck in the past

b.on the same wavelength

c.on the safe side

a.stuck in the past

100

We use this to describe something no longer in use or that is outdated.

a. a thing of the past

b. stuck in the past



a. a thing of the past

200

They were ……………………………..,both with the same high cheekbones and hairline. 

a.two peas in a pod

b.stuck in the past

c.on the same wavelength

a.two peas in a pod

200

You are asking for somebody to let you know how something goes. You want them to keep you updated with progress, and it’s a common phrase for that. 

a.Keep me posted

b.Get the green light




a.Keep me posted

200

Julia’s mom is a talented musician, and Julia herself is already showing quite an interest in music. Obviously, ……………………………..

a.Two peas in a pod

b.The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

c. To be on the same wavelength

b.The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

200

To talk to someone in a way that makes them feel as if they are not as good or less intelligent than you are. 

a.To talk down to someone

b.To be on the safe side

a.To talk down to someone

300

                      Get the picture 

Which meaning below matches the idiom above? 

a.to steal something 

b.to understand something 

c.to misunderstand something

b.to understand something

300

We are staying home during this pandemic just ___________ since my grandmother lives with us.

a. to be on the same wavelength

b. to be on the safe side



b. to be on the safe side

300

 

a. two peas in a pod

b. to talk down to someone

b. to talk down to someone

300

To receive approval or permission to proceed with a particular action or project.

a.Get the green light

b.Two peas in a pod

a.Get the green light

400

a. To be on the same wavelength

b. to have a short fuse 

a. To be on the same wavelength

400

 


a.to be on the safe side

b.to be stuck in the past

b.to be stuck in the past

400

Which of the following has the meaning of a child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents.

a.The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

b. To be on the safe side

a.The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

400


         

a.To talk down to someone

b. To turn a blind eye to something



b. To turn a blind eye to something

500

5. When my boss told me I could take a long holiday, it was 

a. music to my ears

b. get the picture

a. music to my ears

500

If someone says, “I’m __________,” they’re saying they do it like it used to be done, which they believe was a better way. 

a. a thing of the past

b. old-school

c. stuck in the past

b.old-school

500

15. Our company actively ……………………our personal social media accounts so be very careful about what you post or make sure your accounts are private.

a. keeps tabs on

b. keep us posted 

a. keeps tabs on

500

Grace and Megan are next door neighbors and have known each other since they were 2 years old. They hang out with each other most days after school, and almost every weekend. When Grace’s mom told her that the family was going on a two-week long trip, Grace said:

“That’s a long time. Can Megan come with us?” Grace’s mom replied:

“No honey. I know you girls are ___________ but it will be good to have some time away from each other.”

a.Music to my ears

b.On the safe side

c.Two peas in a pod

c.Two peas in a pod