EIIE Lesson 6

From Lesson 6 of the 5th Edition of Essential Idioms in English.

1 The business man inspected the conract carefully before signing it

a. looked over

b. looked out

c. counted on

2. What's happpening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing, but there's no fire.

a. putting out

b. ia going off

c. hanging up

3. The dark clouds rolled in quickly, and it began to rain without warning.

a. all along

b. out of order

c. all of a sudden

4. When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?

a. get on

b. go on

c. get to

5. I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free (or free time) next week. Thanks to my patient instructor.

a. take my time

b. time off

c. check over

6. Gradually, I'm learning how to play tennis.

a. Little by little

b. All at once

c. In a hurry

7. It's nice to know that I can rely on you to help me when I need it.

a. count on

b. look over

c. make friends

8. The phone is making noise because you forgot to replace the receiver.

a. to go over

b. to take place

c. to hang up

9. After school, Ben likes to spend time with his girlfriend.

a. go on with

b. hang out with

c. hang up

10. The students were happy because they were able to leave class early.

a. took time off to

b. went on

c. got to