title

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 > Idiomatic Phrases

Next>>

   
TOEFL Vocabulary
English Conversation
English Grammar
American Idioms
English Comprehension
English Summary
English News
Movie Reviews
 

1.

  Due to budget constraints, the company had to implement a scaled-back version of their original project plan.
               
    (A) decorated with scales  
(B) climbing a steep surface
    (C) reduced in size or scope  
    (D) performed with a musical scale  
               
2.   After his controversial remarks, the diplomat became persona non grata in the foreign country.
               
    (A) an unwelcome person  
(B) a type of theatrical performance
    (C) a formal greeting  
    (D) a personal philosophy  
               
3.   After being insulted by his colleague, Davis decided to respond with a tit for tat remark.
               
    (A) a type of bird species  
(B) responding with an equivalent action
    (C) a playful game involving tapping each other  
    (D) an ancient ritual  
               
4.   Even during tough times, Lily knew she could count on her best friend to be in her corner.
               
    (A) providing a cornered shape  
(B) a physical location in a room
    (C) being trapped  
    (D) supporting someone  
               
5.   Despite not being responsible, Cathy decided to take the fall for her team's mistake to protect their reputation.
               
    (A) accept responsibility for something  
(B) engage in a physical activity
    (C) retrieve an object that has fallen  
    (D) participate in a dance move  
               
6.   After a long day at work, Higgins went to the gym to blow off steam.
               
    (A) release pent-up emotions  
    (B) extinguish a fire
    (C) generate electricity through steam power  
    (D) inflate a balloon  
         

Sponsored Links

 

       
    Answers : 1C   2A   3B   4D   5A   6A  
       
 
 

001    002    003    004    005    006    007    008    009    010    011    012    013    014    015    016    017    018    019    020    021    022    023    024    025    026    027    028    029    030    031    032    033    034    035    036    037    038    039    040    041    042    043    044    045

 
 
 
American Slang
English Proverbs
English Exercises
Common English mistakes
Ancient Chinese stories
Junior English essays
High school English essays
Lower Secondary English essays