
Determining Meaning of Idiomatic Expressions by Noting Context C
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Jenny Ayco
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How well can you describe your mother's love to you?
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Phrases | Meaning |
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a feather in one's cap | |
piece of cake | |
to die for | |
called the tune | |
apple of her eyes | |
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Phrases | Meaning |
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a feather in one's cap | an achievement |
piece of cake | easy to do |
to die for | extremely desirable |
called the tune | make a decision |
apple of her eyes | favorite |
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Multiple Choice
Although he broke a serious rule, he was only given a slap on the wrist.
a mild punishment
a reward
a bracelet
a detention
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Multiple Choice
Hold your horses! The program will start in a moment.
Be considerate
Be patient
Be attentive
Be understanding
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Multiple Choice
We're in the same boat because I have financial problems too.
You are committed
We're in the same situation
We are twins
We are lazy
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Multiple Choice
Her place is neat and clean, everything is in
apple-pie order
organized; in good order
apples are arranged in order
orderly arranged pies
not in place
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Multiple Choice
The chairman pulled a long face when the house did not accept the suggestions put forth by him.
To look disappointed
To get annoyed
To be agitated
To make a quarrel.
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Multiple Choice
The fair and square policy of the chairman of the committee has made him very popular among the residents of the town.
Clever and Deceitful
Honest
Ambiguous
Relevant and practical
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Why is the use of idiomatic expressions helpful in expressing yourselves creatively?
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Study the following and use each in a sentence.
Write your sentences on a 1/2 sheet of intermediate paper.
EXERCISE 1
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