Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links <<Prev English Exercises > Closest in meaning Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   Read the text in each of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. The new restaurant in town was packed with diners eager to try their signature dish. The aroma of the food was so enticing that it made your mouth water. However, the waiting time was quite long as the kitchen staff seemed to be snowed under with orders. After a while, the food finally arrived and it was worth the wait. The signature dish was absolutely delicious and left everyone raving about it. The chef's secret recipe had definitely exceeded everyone's expectations. The diners couldn't wait to return to the restaurant and try the other dishes on the menu.         1.   eager to try their signature dish       A interested in the restaurant's history       B excited to taste the dish the restaurant is known for       C curious about the restaurant's decor       D willing to cook the restaurant's signature dish themselves             2.   snowed under with orders       A struggling with the weight of heavy snow       B buried under a pile of papers       C overwhelmed with a large number of requests       D feeling cold and shivering             3.   raving about it       A complaining about the dish       B praising the dish enthusiastically       C discussing the dish with the chef       D leaving the restaurant without finishing the dish             Sponsored Links               Answers : 1B   2C   3B               001      002      003      004      005      006      007      008      009      010      011      012      013      014      015      016      017       American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High school English essays Lower Secondary English essays