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Idioms Usage In Sentence ContextSet 3

1The expression" a hybrid of habits" in "The Leader and the Led" suggests .....

2The town will be polluted and congested with traffic ..... it's 'toxic'.

3Dialogue choice: Why is he a shopaholic? Choose the best reply.

4A common phrase that means the opposite of what the words say

5They are seen as less able to identify with the mainstream culture. The phrase "mainstream culture" is closest to:

6Replace the verb idioms in italics with the right phrase. There seem to be one or two things here that need clearing up before we go any further.

7Instructions: Choose the correct idiom from the box to complete the sentence. Use each idiom as needed. Complete the sentence: He accidentally ..... about the new project.

8He arrived rather late. The party was already .....

9Hints that help solve a problem or a mystery

10Which method of translating idioms involves choosing the most suitable equivalent phrase from several synonymic options?

11My brother is trying to get his degree and has realised that .....

12"She looks dead certain of what she's saying." This sentence is .....

13Tick the most suitable idiom.Let me ..... Ina should not join the singing competition as she is not a good singer.

14For the interview, all I can do is ..... and hope I make good impression.

15The sentence with correct usage of the idiom is .....

16Instructions: Choose the correct idiom from the box to complete the sentence. Use each idiom as needed. Complete the sentence: My uncle visits us ..... because he lives far away.

17Idiomatic translation aims at

18For the first time, she had to cook and clean .....

19Mason and Liam are at a lively festival, and everything is in full swing. What does this phrase mean in this context?Choose the best interpretation of the phrase to capture the festival's atmosphere:

20The school board candidate delivered a stirring, twenty-minute ..... on her plans for lowering the district's dropout rate.

21True or False: We can always understand the meaning of idioms through the context.

22The invention of stone tools was a revolutionary advance in ancient construction. The phrase a revolutionary advance means:

23Which of the following is NOT a strategy discussed by Baker?

24We can't make a decision yet. Let's just ......

25What is the primary consideration when choosing the most suitable idiomatic equivalent in selective translation?

26Idioms should not be

27Complete the joke with a suitable idiom below:"Doctor! Doctor! I feel like a bell""Well, take these and if they don't work, ..... "

28More than in the story means you .....

29"We discussed our tour schedule at length." Find out the "Idiomatic Expression" in the sentence:

30Complete the sentence with a word from the list: Make; wandering; Try on; hang out; bargaining; missed; grow; browsing; displayed; returned. Haven't you got anything better to do than ..... with friends at the shopping centre?

31An idiom may be used in the source text in which senses at the same time?

32We wanted to throw a surprise party, but Penny let the cat out of the bag.

33Is this statement true or false: An idiom or fixed expression also has an equivalent in the target language.

34I should not give up. I need to .....

35What does Mona Baker suggest about the translation of idioms?

36Instructions: Choose the correct idiom from the box to complete the sentence. Use each idiom as needed. Complete the sentence: I am very tired after a long day; I will ..... now.

37Lala: "The movie was so good! I'm glad we went." Mira: "Me too! It's not often we find such a good film ..... "

38Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: In the evening, I often ..... the Internet.

39People use a phrase: "How long is a piece a string!" when .....

40We get to play at Fun ..... if we behave all week at school.

41.....! First I found that the car had been stolen and then I lost the keys to my office.

42Tell me what you think, and don't ..... A frank person never .....

43Can show understanding using a limited range of fixed expressions.

44In order to ..... the latest fashion trends, Linda spends all her money on clothes.

45Idioms are phrases that .....

46Which of the following statements best explains why idioms pose particular challenges for ESL students?

47What is the difference between literal translation and idiomatic translation?

48Which idiom best fits this sentence? Winning the championship sounds easy, but it's .....

49Why are idioms used in writing?

50What is the significance of context in understanding idioms?

51Choose the correct option: "I'm ..... coffee more than tea in the morning."

52What can be challenging about expressions with verbs and prepositions?The challenge about expressions with verbs and prepositions is that the idiomatic meaning may not be .....

53Which phrase matches the sentence. I am not going to think about that anymore!

54Interpreting the idiom "the penny drops" as "he finally understands what he had not understood before" is termed what?

55"His boss called him under the carpet" is an example of an .....?

56Fill in the blank: She ....., and our classmates' cheer ....., filling the air with excitement.

57Working long hour is ..... of being in the movie industry.

58Which of the following is an example of an idiom translation strategy?

59What is a common use of idioms in language?

60What functions do phraseological units fulfill?

61I saw nothing ..... at the party last night