Test on Essential English Idioms for Learners

Question 1: The example provided for the idiom "sleep on it" is about someone expressing an opinion about school rules.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The example provided for "sleep on it" is "• I’m not sure what to do, so I’ll sleep on it.", which is about delaying a decision. The example about school rules is for "speak out about".

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, what is the definition of the idiom "speak out about"?

A. To publicly express your opinion about something

B. To wait until the next day to make a decision

C. To discuss something in a secret meeting

D. To remain silent on an important issue

Explanation: The study materials define "speak out about" as "To publicly express your opinion about something."

Question 3: To be torn between means to start doubting a decision you already made.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: To be torn between means to be unable to choose between two options. Starting to doubt a decision already made is the definition of 'have second thoughts'.

Question 4: Having second thoughts means to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The phrase 'have second thoughts' means to start doubting a decision you already made. The act of considering advantages and disadvantages is defined as 'weigh up the pros and cons'.

Question 5: Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies 'weighing up the pros and cons' according to the provided study materials?

A. He had second thoughts about quitting his job.

B. Before buying the phone, I weighed up the pros and cons.

C. I'm torn between studying medicine or engineering.

D. I have a Plan A to study abroad and a Plan B to study locally.

Explanation: The study materials define 'weigh up the pros and cons' as considering advantages and disadvantages, and its specific example is 'Before buying the phone, I weighed up the pros and cons.' The other options are examples for different phrases provided in the materials.