English Language

Question 1

1"The exam was a walk in the park" means it was

Easy

A. outdoors B. cancelled C. very easy D. very long

Question 2

2They are <em>at loggerheads</em>. They

Hard

A. are in strong disagreement B. are friends C. are tired D. are logging

Question 3

3Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: His promise was A DROP IN THE OCEAN.

Easy

A. very generous B. made at sea C. too small to make a difference D. never kept

Question 4

4"She burnt the midnight oil" means she

Easy

A. cooked late B. worked or studied late into the night C. wasted fuel D. started a fire

Question 5

5Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: Don't CRY OVER SPILT MILK.

Easy

A. worry about what cannot be undone B. cry loudly C. waste milk D. clean the floor

Question 6

6"He was caught red-handed" means he was

Medium

A. injured B. sunburnt C. caught in the act of wrongdoing D. painting

Question 7

7"It was a blessing in disguise" means it

Easy

A. was a religious event B. seemed bad but turned out good C. was a hidden gift D. was a costume

Question 8

8"He is a wet blanket" means he

Easy

A. is very generous B. is always wet C. spoils other people's fun D. sleeps a lot

Question 9

9The students were told to <em>burn the midnight oil</em>. They should

Hard

A. study late into the night B. light lamps C. sleep early D. save fuel

Question 10

10The plan <em>fell through</em>. It

Hard

A. was approved B. failed C. was delayed D. succeeded