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EIIE Lesson 10

Updated: Nov 16, 2023

From Lesson 10 of the 5th Edition of Essential Idioms in English.

1. Doug has such a strong personality, he influences others' opinions of himself wherever he goes

a. makes good time

b. makes an impression

c. has a good time


2. The manager wanted her assistant to ascertain when the products would be delivered.

a. to make good time

b. to get rid of

c. to find out


3. You should combine the milk and eggs before you add the butter.

a. cut down on

b. mix up

c. come from


4. I was so nervous about giving the speech that I learned every word by memorizing.

a. by myself

b. by heart

c. now and then


5. The weather is so bad today that we should definitely postpone the picnic.

a. put off

b. call off

c. see about


6. Where does Jacek originate from? He has such an interesting accent.

a. go with

b. come from

c. look over


7. The test instructions were so poorly written that the student were confused about what to do.

a. were attended to

b. paid attention

c. were mixed up


8. This yellow tie doesn't match your blue jacket at all.

a. go with

b. get rid of

c. come from


9. John enjoys going hiking with his friends. They take a hike together every second weekend.

a. every now and then

b. every other

c. all weekend long


10. This tablecloth is too old to use anymore. Would you mind if we discard it?

a. get rid of

b. come from

c. see to



4. I think Karen and Greg would get along if they went on a date.

a. took turns

b. went out

c. wore out


5. Before George takes a college level biology class, he should review his biology from high school.

a. brush up on

b. pay attention to

c. be about to


6. I liked that movie so much that I could watch it repeatedly.

a. right away

b. taking turns

c. over and over again


7. Betty can't understand why she's having trouble with her new DVD player.

a. turn around

b. figure out

c. step out


8. Megan has been depressed ever since Troy stopped dating her.

a. fell in love with

b. paid attention to

c. broke up with


9. Sally was ready to take a shower when the phone rang, so she didn't answer it.

a. was about to

b. took turns to

c. broke up with


10. I'm tired of working. Let's stop working for today and go home.

a. turn around

b. go out

c. call it a day


 
 
 

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