Student Questions

Which is the hardest natural substance on the earth?

Which country uses the ten as the official currency?

What does it mean to "face the music"? A. Listen carefully B. Ask a lot of questions C. Accept your punishment/consequences D. Sing a song

The final exam was a hard nut to crack." A. Easy to complete B. A difficult problem to solve C. A boring topic D. A crunchy snack

Replace the italicized part: "She started for London early this morning." (a) set aside. (b) set off. (c) set about. (d) set upon. A. Set aside B. Set off C. Set about D. Set upon

Black sheep" refers to a person in a group or family who is — A. Highly intelligent B. Considered bad, dishonest, or different in a negative way C. Extremely hardworking D. Very popular

"The news of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue." What does the idiom mean? A. A thunderbolt B. A planned move C. A complete surprise D. A happy event

Identify the meaning of "To turn a deaf ear" from the options. A. Listened carefully B. Was deadly opposed C. Posed indifference D. Did not pay any attention

What does "To cry wolf" mean? A. To cry copiously B. To raise false alarm C. To be frightened D. To scare people

Choose the best option: "I rarely go to the cinema, only once in a blue moon." A. Frequently B. At night C. Very rarely D. Once a month

The idiom "A piece of cake" refers to — A. Something very easy B. Something time-consuming C. Something confusing D. Something risky

To break the ice" means — A. End a long argument B. Start talking in an awkward situation C. Avoid the discussion D. Change the topic

Tina and _____ brother were grounded for a week by _______ parents. a) her, their b) his, them c) his, theirs d) her, there

He is looking for ____ apartment with ____ view of the ocean." a) the, a b) an, a c) a, an d) the, the

Convert to Active Voice: "You are being watched carefully." a) Who is watching you very carefully? b) Someone is watching you carefully. c) He is watching you very carefully. d) You are watching him very carefully.

Choose the best modal: "We ______ not make fun of a child just because he is buck-toothed." a) could b) would c) should d) ought

The monitor and the class incharge are coming to the playground. _______ are bringing their sports equipment with them. a) They b) Their c) Theirs d) Them

Choose the best option: "Bryan ______ when the meeting started." a) hasn't arrived b) hadn't been arriving c) hadn't arrived d) wasn't arriving

Fill in the blank: "I will call you when I ______ back." a) came b) will come c) come d) am coming

Select the appropriate verb: "The sun ______ in the east." a) rise b) rising c) rises d) risen