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Question 1

Which of the following idioms is used to describe a situation that is extremely easy to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A piece of cake

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Once in a blue moon

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Under the weather

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Break the ice

Question 2

Choose the correct collocation to complete the sentence: 'I need to study hard tonight because I have a big exam tomorrow; I really need to ______.'

Accepted Answer

hit the books

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make the books

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take the books

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do the books

Question 3

Which of the following sentences uses the verb 'make' correctly according to standard English collocations?

Accepted Answer

She needs to make a decision about her future career.

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He always makes his homework before dinner.

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I made a shower before going to the party.

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They made a break for ten minutes during the meeting.

Question 4

If someone says, 'I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon,' what do they mean?

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They go to the cinema every single day.

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They go to the cinema whenever they are sad.

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They go to the cinema with their best friend.

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They go to the cinema very rarely.

Question 5

Which of the following phrases is the correct collocation for describing intense precipitation?

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Strong rain

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Heavy rain

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Big rain

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Hard rain