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Errors In Idiomatic UsageSet 1

1Which phrase shows that someone accepts advice?

2ERROR RECOGNITION:I decided once and for all to lay my cards on the table.

3"Good luck and have a nice weekend." " ..... bye-bye" A. The same to you B. You have it too C. You are too D. The same as you

4Gina: I'm really pleased to tell you that I got a scholarship to study in Australia.Tania: .....

5What has many keys, but can't even open a single door?

6Il fait du vent.

7If you get an email from someone you don't recognize offering you money or a prize, you should:

8I'm afraid I disagree, means:

9What do you say when you leave a restaurant at the end of the afternoon?

10She is folding her arms. She might be .....

11The pilot was ..... board the ship when she grounded.

12To take criminals to the police is to .....

13We can use: "I'm afraid/I'm sorry, but ..... / I'm not sure/ I don't think ..... TO:

14When Theodore Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," he was trying to gain support for

15True/False:You do not have to get permission to use people for references.

16How would you describe the weather in French if it is nice out?

17Translate: Protect our rights and freedoms

18"Il est midi et quart" means

19Choose the right collocation to complete the sentence. Today's newspapers all carry reports that the environment minister accepted bribes from building companies. He has ..... these allegations.

20Get accross: To make people understand somethingWhich of the following is NOT the correct use of the words "GET ACROSS"?

21The tired hiker had to ..... to asking for directions.

22Hayley read an academic paper which made use of contracted words and idiomatic expressions. What feature of academic writing is NOT observed in this situation?

23Salsa: Hi, Nita. how are you?Nita: ..... and you?Salsa: I'm great

24It's quarter to eight

25Translate this Shakespearean phrase:I have nought to give thee.

26Situation: In the libraryA: Do you mind if I sit down here?B: ..... A: Thank you.

27..... a law

28Fit the man to the task

29A: "Thank you for the enjoyable party tonight!" -B: " ..... "

30Which sentence shows the moral lesson in both Tagalog and English?

31I think it is a spend of money to buy cigarettes.

32ERROR RECOGNITION:He was told to make hay while the sun shines and not to waste his time.

33"Did he take part in the race?" - " .....! He doesn't even ride a bike." Choose the best reply.

34I can't believe their car ..... on their way to the wedding ceremony! What a nonsense!

35Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.-X: "George, I would like to introduce a friend of mine, if I may: Albert Snow. Albert, this is George Smith."-Y: " ..... "

36"Speak clearly" means:

37The literal translation of common collocations, names of organizations, the components of compounds, and phrases:

38David is apologizing to his teacher for being late.-David: " Sorry I'm late! The traffic is so heavy." -Teacher: " ...... Come in and sit down."

39A: Son, good luck with your new job. B: .....

40"Do you mind if I use your phone?" " ..... "

41..... a part in society.

42A: Hi, My name is Julie. What's your name?B: ..... I'm Greg.

43Choose the correct option using "on the verge of."

44If you refuse to do something, you might say,

45Rolling your eyes

46Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges: "Do you mind if I use your phone?"-" ..... "

47Find the example to the descriptive translation?

48"That fits you well," Joe remarked after Tisha's cap fell over her eyes for the tenth time.What is meant by the quote, "that fits you well" as used in the text?

49Match each situation with the appropriate responseYou see someone you think you know .....

50Choose the correct meaning of the sentence: They won two nil.

51What do you say before giving an injection?

52Select the response that matches an apology.

53We say good luck or I wish you luck to someone who is going to .....

54Phrases for replying to complaints.

55If something is taken out of context, it may .....

56They tried to discuss the issue calmly, but to no ......

57I'm very sorry- .....

58Tengo ganas de salir

59After a presentation, speakers should avoid doing which of the following?

60Estoy harto de ellos

61Which of the following is not important in having casual conversations in English?