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  • Which of the following is an example of a formal greeting?
    What's up?
    Hi there!
    Good morning!
    How's it going?
  • After losing her job, Sarah found a new passion for painting and turned it into a successful business. Which idiom describes her positive outcome from a bad situation?
    "Every cloud has a silver lining"
    "Beat around the bush"
    "Steal someone’s thunder"
    "The last straw"
  • During the family dinner, everyone was avoiding the topic of Dad’s recent job loss even though it was on everyone’s mind. What idiom describes this situation?
    "The early bird catches the worm"
    "Raining cats and dogs"
    "Cost an arm and a leg"
    "The elephant in the room"
  • If you're talking about your friend, and they suddenly walk into the room, what might you say?
    "You're right on cue"
    "Speak of the devil"
    "You're like magic"
    "You're just in time"
  • Which phrase implies a plan to meet again in the future?
    Farewell.
    So long.
    See you later.
    Goodbye.
  • What is a common neutral greeting used in English?
    Hey!
    Howdy!
    Hi there!
    Hello!
  • If your teacher says, "Remembering your multiplication tables is not rocket science," what are they implying?
    Remembering multiplication tables is overly complicated.
    Remembering multiplication tables is very difficult.
    Remembering multiplication tables is simple and requires com
    Remembering multiplication tables requires advanced knowledg
  • The new restaurant in town had decent food, but it wasn’t anything special. What slang term would you use to describe the restaurant?
    "Basic"
    "Mid"
    "Cool"
    "Sick"
  • During a meeting, Tom argued against a popular idea just to make sure all potential problems were considered. Which idiom describes Tom’s role in the discussion?
    "Throw in the towel"
    "Devil’s advocate"
    "Blessing in disguise"
    "On the same page"
  • Which phrase is typically used as a farewell to someone you've just met?
    Nice meeting you.
    Good to see you.
    Take care.
    See you later.
  • Kevin kept talking about his new car and showing it off to everyone. What slang term describes Kevin’s behavior?
    "Chill"
    "Basic"
    "Lame"
    "Flex"
  • The new student seemed shy and uninterested at first, but she turned out to be very friendly and talented. Which idiom best describes this situation?
    "Actions speak louder than words"
    "Miss the boat"
    "Hit the sack"
    "You can’t judge a book by its cover"
  • Sarah called her friends to come over and watch a movie. What slang term did she use to describe their time together?
    "Chill"
    "Mid"
    "Hang out"
    "Flex"
  • When Tim complained about the work conditions, his coworker started pointing out even more problems, making everyone more upset. What idiom describes what Tim’s coworker did?
    "Let the cat out of the bag"
    "The ball’s in your court"
    "Add fuel to the fire"
    "Kill two birds with one stone"
  • If someone says, "I lost my job, and my friend's car broke down on the same day. We're really in the same boat now," what does it mean?
    They are in the same situation, like a challenge.
    They are planning a boat trip together.
    They are sailing in the same boat together.
    They are facing different situations.
  • Jake and his friend had a big argument last year, but now they are close friends again. What idiom would best describe their past conflict?
    "Water under the bridge"
    "Burn bridges"
    "A blessing in disguise"
    "On thin ice"
  • Emma's outfit looked just like everyone else's at the mall. What slang term would describe her outfit?
    "Basic"
    "Flex"
    "Cool"
    "Mid"
  • When might you use the phrase "To [e.g., a person, health, friendship, etc.). Cheers!"?
    When expressing disappointment.
    When expressing sympathy.
    A toast when people have a drink together.
    When offering congratulations.
  • When might someone say "Break a leg!"?
    When someone is driving.
    When someone is dancing.
    To wish someone good luck.
    When someone is on a vacation.
  • What does it mean if two people "see eye to eye"?
    They have similar height.
    They are looking at each other.
    They agree with each other or share the same opinion.
    They are having an argument.
  • Seeing a picture of a cat lounging in the sun, Jane felt it perfectly captured her own lazy Saturday. Which slang term did she use to describe this?
    "A-OK"
    "Cool"
    "Mood"
    "Word"
  • When is it most appropriate to use the farewell "Good night"?
    When you're arriving at a party.
    When you're going for a walk.
    When you're going to sleep.
    When you're leaving work.
  • Which phrase is commonly used to wish someone success, such as on exams or a job interview?
    Good luck!
    See you soon.
    Goodbye.
    Take care.
  • What is the most typical response to the farewell "Have a good day / evening / weekend"?
    Same to you.
    Thank you.
    No problem.
    You're welcome.
  • Mark showed his friends a trick on his skateboard that they found really impressive. What slang term would they use to describe it?
    "Basic"
    "Chill"
    "A-OK"
    "Sick"
  • Jenny’s new jacket is getting a lot of compliments because it looks great. Which slang term describes her jacket?
    "Lame"
    "Cool"
    "Basic"
    "Mid"
  • What does it mean if something "costs an arm and a leg"?
    It's a bargain.
    Something is very expensive.
    It's very cheap.
    It's free.
  • What does it mean if someone is "under the weather"?
    They are feeling energetic.
    They feel unwell or sick.
    They are feeling happy.
    They are feeling bored.
  • If your friend says, "I'm on thin ice with my boss after missing the deadline," what does it imply?
    They are skating on a lake with their boss.
    They are ice skating with their boss.
    They are in trouble with their boss.
    They are planning a risky adventure with their boss.
  • What does the idiom "Piece of cake" mean?
    Something is very difficult to do.
    Something is puzzling.
    Something is very easy to do.
    Something is delicious to eat.
  • Emily decided to take a walk to the store, which allowed her to get some exercise and pick up groceries. Which idiom best describes Emily’s actions?
    "Through thick and thin"
    "Piece of cake"
    "Kill two birds with one stone"
    "Let the cat out of the bag"
  • If a colleague says, "To put it in a nutshell, our project aims to reduce energy consumption," what are they doing?
    Giving a detailed analysis of the project.
    Summarizing the project concisely.
    Talking about the challenges of the project.
    Explaining the benefits of energy consumption.
  • After hearing that his favorite band cancelled the concert, Mike expressed his frustration. Which slang term did he use?
    "Dude"
    "Mood"
    "Sick"
    "Bruh"
  • Lisa volunteered to organize the school event, take care of the fundraiser, and coach the soccer team, but now she’s overwhelmed and stressed. Which idiom best describes Lisa’s situation?
    "Bite off more than you can chew"
    "Speak of the devil"
    "Hit the nail on the head"
    "The best of both worlds"
  • When Jake suggested going to the beach, his friend replied enthusiastically to show he agreed. What slang term did his friend use?
    "Bruh"
    "Cool"
    "Word"
    "Dude"
  • Which phrase is commonly used to greet or bid farewell to someone you're familiar with?
    How's it going?
    Nice to meet you.
    Hi there.
    Good to see you.
  • When would you typically use the phrase "Excuse me" or "Pardon me"?
    To express excitement.
    To express gratitude.
    To say goodbye.
    To get someone’s attention or to ask someone to repeat.
  • Maria’s manager sent her an email asking for her feedback on a new project proposal. What idiom best describes Maria’s situation now?
    "The ball’s in your court"
    "Barking up the wrong tree"
    "Break the ice"
    "Hit the nail on the head"
  • If your friend says, "I'm all ears, tell me about your trip," what does it mean?
    Your friend only listens with their ears.
    Your friend doesn't want to hear about your trip.
    Your friend is fully attentive and ready to listen to you.
    Your friend is very tall.
  • If someone says, "I'll win the lottery tomorrow," and you respond, "Fat chance," what are you implying?
    You believe they will definitely win.
    You are encouraging them to keep trying.
    You think they have a good chance of winning.
    You are suggesting that there is a small chance of winning.
  • If someone says, "After skipping classes all semester, John finally had to face the music," what are they referring to?
    John's interest in joining a music band.
    John's love for music.
    John confronting the consequences of skipping classes.
    John's need to listen to more music.
  • What does the idiom "Hit the books" mean?
    To study.
    To exercise vigorously.
    To go for a walk.
    To take a break.
  • Tom’s joke didn’t get any laughs at the party because it wasn’t funny. What slang term best describes Tom’s joke?
    "Chill"
    "Lame"
    "A-OK
    "Sick"
  • After a long week, Rachel decided to spend Saturday at home, watching movies and relaxing. Which slang term describes her day?
    "Flex"
    "Mid"
    "Chill"
    "Sick"
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