How to take this lesson:
- Take the introductory quiz
- Watch the video explanation
- Take the practice quiz
- Try the short answer exercises
Idioms Course: Lesson 1 Introductory Quiz
Question 1 |
"Walking on eggshells" means:
A | being very cautious so as not to upset or offend someone |
B | helping two people resolve a conflict |
C | trying to make depressed people feel better |
Question 2 |
If something is "the icing on the cake," it is...
A | a perfect opportunity to have fun |
B | an unexpected coincidence |
C | an additional benefit to something that is already good |
Question 3 |
"The proof is in the pudding" means...
A | it is impossible to lose |
B | they have a big advantage |
C | you can be sure that something is true if it is tested |
Question 4 |
"I bit off more than I could chew" means...
A | I eat too much and don't exercise enough |
B | I took on more responsibilities than I can handle |
C | I don't have a good social life |
Question 5 |
A | become popular |
B | finish |
C | produce successful results |
Question 6 |
"Take it with a grain of salt" means...
A | bargain for a better price |
B | not believe it to be completely true or correct |
C | agree enthusiastically |
Question 7 |
To "cherry-pick" means...
A | to choose only specific items (the best parts) and ignore the rest |
B | have a positive attitude |
C | write about very recent events without considering the history |
Question 8 |
If something is "not your cup of tea,"...
A | it makes your stomach hurt |
B | you've never done it before |
C | you don't like it very much |
Question 9 |
To "rub salt in the wound" means...
A | to talk too much about one topic |
B | to make a sad person feel even worse |
C | to help a sick person feel better |
Question 10 |
Describing someone as a "sharp cookie" means the person is...
A | enthusiastic |
B | intelligent |
C | very young |
Question 11 |
Describing someone as a "tough cookie" means the person is...
A | courageous and strong |
B | aggressive and violent |
C | crazy |
Question 12 |
If something is "a piece of cake," it means...
A | it's very easy |
B | it's enjoyable |
C | it's delicious |
Question 13 |
To "spill the beans" means...
A | to buy something |
B | to reveal secret information |
C | to help someone understand |
Question 14 |
Being "in a pickle" means...
A | being in a difficult situation |
B | earning no money |
C | not having a good future |
Question 15 |
"Food for thought" is...
A | historical data |
B | information worth considering |
C | strong evidence |
Video Explanation:
Idioms Course: Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
Question 1 |
A | cherry-picking |
B | in a pickle |
C | a sharp cookie |
Question 2 |
A | bit off more than I could chew |
B | took it with a grain of salt |
C | was walking on eggshells |
Question 3 |
A | a piece of cake |
B | bearing fruit |
C | proof is in the pudding |
Question 4 |
A | was food for thought |
B | rubbed salt in the wound |
C | wasn't my cup of tea |
Question 5 |
A | in a pickle |
B | my cup of tea |
C | the icing on the cake |
Question 6 |
A | cherry-picked |
B | spilled the beans |
C | walked on eggshells |
Question 7 |
A | food for thought |
B | pieces of cake |
C | grains of salt |
Question 8 |
A | cherry-pick |
B | spill the beans |
C | take it with a grain of salt |
Question 9 |
A | bearing fruit |
B | icing on the cake |
C | a tough cookie |
Question 10 |
A | I'm walking on eggshells |
B | I've bitten off more than I can chew |
C | I've spilled the beans |
Short-Answer Exercises
2-3 sentences each. Try to use each idiom in your answer.
1) Describe a situation when you were “walking on eggshells”
2) Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew? What happened?
3) What are some things that are not your cup of tea?
4) Do you know someone who’s a sharp cookie? How about a tough cookie? Describe these people.
5) When was the last time you were in a pickle?