First Week
Understanding Language and Expressions Quiz
Test your knowledge of idioms, expressions, and vocabulary with our engaging quiz! Perfect for students and anyone looking to brush up on their language skills.
- Multiple-choice format
- Focus on idioms and phrasal verbs
- Learn and assess your understanding
He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.” What doesthe word “favoritism” mean?
Trustworthy and reliable.
Takes the conversation back to an earlier point.
The showing of special treatment.
Logical and consistent; united as or forming a whole
Which of these expressions likely means “starting a new topic but linking it tothe current one”?
If you ask me”
Speaking of”
As I was saying”
None of the above
The idiom “add fuel to the fire” means:
Someone is ready to listen.
To nag or pester someone persistently until you get what you want.
To explain the reason for.
Merely doing or saying something that makes the current situation worse.
Fill in the blanks. “Her husband asked her not to __________ the issue again.”
Bring up
Account for
Allude to
All ears
The phrasal verb “allude to” means:
To start discussing a subject.
Someone is ready to listen.
To explain the reason for.
Mention in an indirect way.
She can speak coherently about politics.” What does the word “coherently” mean?
Logical and consistent; united as or forming a whole
Takes the conversation back to an earlier point.
Trustworthy and reliable.
The showing of special treatment.
Fill in the blank. __________ is the most popular restaurant in America known for itssandwiches.
Burger King
Subway
Whataburger
Red Robin
Which of these expressions likely means “if you want my opinion - even if noone has asked for it”?
Speaking of”
As I was saying”
If you ask me”
None of the above
Fill in the blank. “How do you __________ the company’s high employee turnover?”
All ears
Bring up
Account for
Allude to
The idiom “badger someone” means:
To nag or pester someone persistently until you get what you want
Merely doing or saying something that makes the current situation worse.
Someone is ready to listen.
To explain the reason for.
Fill in the blank. Subway started in __________ by a 17 year old entrepreneur.
1950
1955
1960
1965
What does the word “dependable” mean?
Logical and consistent; united as or forming a whole
The showing of special treatment.
Takes the conversation back to an earlier point.
Trustworthy and reliable
What does “As I was saying” mean?
Starting a new topic but linking it to the current one.
If you want my opinion - even if no one has asked for it.
Takes the conversation back to an earlier point.
The showing of special treatment.
The students were all ears as the teacher started to talk.” What does “all ears”mean?
Someone is ready to listen
To explain the reason for.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Mention in an indirect way.
Fill in the blank. The term “subway” became official in the year ___________.
1968
1969
1970
1971
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