91: IDIOMS TEST-6

Here are 20 questions on this topic. Answers are after the 20th question. Video of the quiz is also avaialable.

1. He ___________ his words when he realized he had offended her.
   • A) ate
   • B) chewed
   • C) swallowed
   • D) bit
2. She has a lot of ___________ in her field, so you should listen to her advice.
   • A) feathers
   • B) strings
   • C) skin
   • D) bones
3. He was ___________ after the long and tiring journey.
   • A) dead tired
   • B) dead serious
   • C) dead right
   • D) dead wrong
4. She ___________ the opportunity to study abroad with both hands.
   • A) grabbed
   • B) held
   • C) caught
   • D) snatched
5. He ___________ a lot of criticism for his controversial views.
   • A) came under
   • B) came across
   • C) came about
   • D) came along
6. She ___________ her success to her hard work and dedication.
   • A) attributed
   • B) contributed
   • C) distributed
   • D) substituted
7. He ___________ the exam by a narrow margin.
   • A) cleared
   • B) passed
   • C) cracked
   • D) aced
8. She ___________ her true feelings from him.
   • A) kept
   • B) hid
   • C) held
   • D) concealed
9. He ___________ a good impression on his boss.
   • A) made
   • B) did
   • C) gave
   • D) left
10. She ___________ her best friend in the crowd.
    • A) spotted
    • B) noticed
    • C) observed
    • D) watched
11. He ___________ his anger and frustration.
    • A) vented
    • B) released
    • C) expressed
    • D) showed
12. She ___________ a lot of challenges in her life.
    • A) faced
    • B) met
    • C) encountered
    • D) dealt
13. He ___________ his mistake and apologized.
    • A) admitted
    • B) confessed
    • C) accepted
    • D) acknowledged
14. She ___________ a lot of pressure from her family.
    • A) felt
    • B) underwent
    • C) suffered
    • D) endured
15. He ___________ his point with relevant facts and examples.
    • A) supported
    • B) backed
    • C) proved
    • D) justified
16. She ___________ her doubts and fears.
    • A) overcame
    • B) conquered
    • C) defeated
    • D) surpassed
17. He ___________ his goals and dreams.
    • A) pursued
    • B) followed
    • C) chased
    • D) sought
18. She ___________ a lot of respect and admiration from her peers.
    • A) earned
    • B) gained
    • C) received
    • D) obtained
19. He ___________ his skills and talents.
    • A) enhanced
    • B) improved
    • C) developed
    • D) refined
20. She ___________ a lot of knowledge and wisdom from her experiences.
    • A) learned
    • B) acquired
    • C) gained
    • D) obtained

Correct answers:

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. C