Student: _________________________ Grade: 8th

Subject: Grammar
Date: 09/__/17

10 COMMON EXPRESSIONS IN
ENGLISH
1. "I'm broke." What does this mean?
a) I am hurt.
b) I have a brother.
c) I was robbed.
d) I have no money.

2. "Lend me a hand. What does this mean?

a) Shake my hand.
b) Help me.
c) Show me your hand.
d) Marry me.
3."Meet me at two o'clock, sharp!" What does this mean?
a) Meet me at exactly two o'clock.
b) Bring a knife when you meet me.
c) Meet me at two o'clock, buddy!
d) I will be late for the two o'clock meeting.
4."I know this place like the back of my hand. What does this
mean?
a) I have a map in their hand.
b) I know this place very well.
c) Help me get to this place.
d) I know my hands very well.
5."I'm sick and tired of my job What does this mean?
a) I feel sick when I'm at work.
b) I want to go to sleep.
c) I hate my job.
d) I'm a very good worker. I do my job even when I'm sick or
tired.
6. "That restaurant has been closed for ages." What does this
mean?
a) The restaurant only serves people over the age of 18.
b) The restaurant has been closed for a long time.
c) The restaurant is very cheap.
d) The restaurant just closed.
7. After school I like to ____________ for a couple of hours
before I start my homework.
a) sleep on it
b) take it easy
c) give me a hand
d) give it easy
8. Toby: Are you interested in taking the job in Germany?
Pete: I need to ________________. I will call you tomorrow
and let ..you.know.
a) sleep with it
b) sleep with you
c) sleep in it
d) sleep on it
9. Jane: When are you going to start working on the new project?
Tim: We're going to _________________ next month.
a) make the ball roll
b) rock and roll
c) get the ball rolling
d) get on the rolling ball
10. Rusty: When does the casino close?
John: We never close! Our casino is open ______.
a) 365
b) 7/11
c) 911
d) 24/7
e) 20/20