Level 3 Exam-Pattern Test — Idioms & Phrasal Verbs (Competitive)
8 Questions • 20 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 8
'to take something with a pinch of salt' means:
to add seasoning
to be sceptical / not fully believe
to be careful
to enjoy
Explanation: To doubt / not accept fully.
Question 2 of 8
Choose the phrasal verb that means 'to compensate for': 'He worked overtime to ___ the lost hours.'
make up for
make out
make off
make over
Explanation: 'make up for' = compensate for.
Question 3 of 8
'to throw in the towel' means:
to clean up
to give up / admit defeat
to start a fight
to celebrate
Explanation: To admit defeat.
Question 4 of 8
Identify the meaning: 'The project fell through.'
succeeded
failed / did not happen
was delayed slightly
was praised
Explanation: 'fall through' = fail to happen.
Question 5 of 8
Choose: 'She could not ___ the loss of her pet.' (recover from)
get over
get on
get up
get out
Explanation: 'get over' = recover from.
Question 6 of 8
'to let sleeping dogs lie' means:
to wake someone
to avoid restarting an old problem
to be lazy
to tell a lie
Explanation: Don't disturb a settled matter.
Question 7 of 8
Which phrasal verb means 'to withdraw from a commitment'?
back out
back up
back off
back away
Explanation: 'back out' = withdraw from a commitment.
Question 8 of 8
'to be on the same page' means:
to read together
to be in agreement
to be confused
to compete
Explanation: To share the same understanding.