Adding some sophisticated words and expressions to our repertoire of vocabulary that we use everyday is a great way to boost our word smarts. English idioms are often used in everyday speech and writing. They can add color and interest to your communication. At the same time, however, you need to be careful not to overuse them. Too much of a good thing can make your language sound contrived or trite. When using idioms and tricky words, keep in mind that your audience may not be familiar with them. It's always a good idea to explain what you mean if there's any chance your listener or reader might not understand.
Put your knowledge of the English language to the test with this fun quiz! Read each question carefully and choose the answer that you feel is correct. If you want to challenge yourself, you can try to achieve an A+ by scoring at least 15. Without any further ado, get ready to challenge yourself and put your English knowledge to the test.
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Can You Score Over 15 on This 20-Question English Test? Quiz Questions
Let's start off easy. What's a word for the outside front of a building? People can put up fake ones, too.
Foyer
Facade
Breezeway
Galley
What does the phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" mean?
Exactly what it says, the horse could bite you.
Horses should be ridden.
Don't give a horse as a gift.
Show appreciation for a gift.
If someone is "long in the tooth," what does that mean?
The person is old.
The person's tooth needs to be pulled.
The person needs to see a dentist.
The person needs to whiten their teeth.
Something extremely small is:
Infinitisimal
Infinatesimal
Infinitecimal
Infinitesimal
You're about to go on stage and your friend tells you to "break a leg." What does that mean?
Get hurt onstage.
Good luck!
Say hello to the audience.
Don't be nervous.
When you say something is "a piece of cake," what are you saying?
You're referring to a piece of cake.
You are saying a task is easy.
You are saying you need extra frosting (or money) to do the task.
It is someone's birthday.
What does "onus" mean?
Burden
Unique entity
Proof of residency or status
Taking shortcuts in life is like doing which action?
Cutting corners
Keeping your head above water
Crossing the bridge when you get there
Dodging a bullet
This plant-eating mammal with horns native to Asia and Africa is called a:
Rhinosaurus
Rhinoceras
Rhinoceros
Rinosauros
What does it mean to "bilk" someone?
To swindle them
To imitate them
To compliment their appearance
To recommend their services
You're at the halfway point of the quiz! Singularity in skill leads one to be which kind of animal?
Cash cow
A one-trick pony
An elephant in the room
A loan shark
Which word works best in the following sentence? Caren refused to ___ her belief in Santa Claus.
Ignore
Exonerate
Pontificate
Abjure
Which expression is most similar in meaning to the phrase "it's not rocket science"?
It's not brain surgery.
As easy as pie
In the red
In a pickle
When you describe an item which is very expensive, it is said to cost 'an arm and a' what body part?
Eye
Leg
Knee
Liver
A good example of a situation in which a person might use the proverb, "Two wrongs don't make a right," would be...
When Jill and Sally foolishly invest all of their money into a financial venture they didn't take the time to research.
When Jill misses Sally after not seeing her for several months.
When Jill has hurt Sally very badly, and Sally wants to retaliate.
When Jill and Sally both miss the same question on the history quiz.
Speech is ___ but silence is golden.
Black
Pink
Red
Silver
True or false: "A" is the most common letter used in the English language.
False
True
You're almost at the end! Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: There are lots of flowers in the park; however, you can see them only at certain times of the year.
In
Only
However
Which of these other proverbs is closest in meaning to the following proverb? "Practice makes perfect."
God helps those who help themselves.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Still waters run deep.
Last but not least, how strong is the wind when a "zephyr" blows through?
Strong and damaging
A little breeze
Stiff but not violent
Hurricane strength
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