Idioms Test Part 2

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Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely ''run of the mill''.
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He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality.
He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford.
He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality.
He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.

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Q1
Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely ''run of the mill''.
He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality.
He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford.
He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality.
He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
60s
Q2
After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the'' Achilles' heel'' of the team.
Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity.
Michael performs well under pressure.
Michael is a valuable contributor to the team.
Michael inspires others to succeed.
60s
Q3
Lyle chose Marco for his partner, thinking that it would be fun to work with his best friend, but now that the project was due tomorrow and the boys had nothing done, Lyle realized that he should have ''hitched his horse to a different wagon''.
Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure.
Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
Lyle understands this project will require hard work.
60s
Q4
The prosecutor knew that the councilman had stolen public funds, but she wanted to ''get all of her ducks in a row'' before she charged him with a crime.
She had to finish eating lunch before she went back to work
She wanted to catch the councilman in the act
She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case
She had other business to take care of before going after the councilman
60s
Q5
Vince knew that if he wanted to get into college, he'd have to ''keep his nose to the grindstone'' all senior year.
Vince would have to wait patiently for an opportunity.
Vince would have to work hard for a whole year.
Vince would have to apply for college.
Vince would have to stay out of trouble for a whole year.
60s
Q6
Mrs. March was afraid of leaving the student teacher with her third period class because she feared that the student teacher was a bit too ''green'' to be left alone with such a wild bunch.
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too jealous of some of the students.
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too mean to be left alone with the children.
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too sick to handle the children.
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too inexperienced.
60s
Q7
I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but ''take it with a grain of salt'': she's mean to everyone.
Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude.
Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly.
Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side.
60s
Q8
Ever since country western super group The Mountain Boys started wearing stovepipe hats, those hats have been ''selling like hotcakes''.
This means that stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
This means that stovepipe hats have been selling slowly.
This means that stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.
This means that stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace.
60s
Q9
After promising to go to Beth's parent's cabin for the weekend, Molly got invited to the coolest party of the year and now Molly is really ''in a pickle''.
This means that Molly smells like vinegar.
This means that Molly has become really popular.
This means that no matter what happens things are going to work out for Molly.
This means that Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
60s
Q10
Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his ''crocodile tears'' after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.
This means that Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
This means that Lucas was afraid of the new kid.
This means that Lucas was afraid of lizards.
This means that Lucas's display of sorrow was insincere.
60s
Q11
The researchers at the renowned UC Berkeley have a long history of ''pushing the envelope'' in regards to computer science.
This means that these researchers have long attempted to do away with paper record keeping.
This means that these researchers have long followed behind others in the field.
This means that these researchers have kept up with trends in the field.
This means that these researchers have long led efforts in the field.
60s
Q12
While Kristie's cake pops are both delicious and artistic, nobody can ''hold a candle'' to her pecan pie.
This means that Kristie's pecan pie is very hot when it comes out of the oven.
This means that Kristie's pecan pie is not visually pleasing.
This means that Kristie's pecan pie is better than all others.
This means that Kristie's pecan pie is in serious need of improvements.
60s
Q13
After I told the client that we could give him a discount on the window repairs, the boss said that we couldn't and now I've got ''egg all over my face''.
Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who looks foolish or embarrassed.
Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who looks very hungry.
Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who is known to not tell the truth.
Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who profits from other's misfortunes.
60s
Q14
When Angelo called Devon Stinky Pants" on the playground, Devon wanted to call Angelo a mean name too, but Devon's mother had always taught him to ''turn the other cheek''.
To return an act of aggression with equal force
To return an act of aggression with greater force
To forgive an act of aggression
To hide from aggression in order to protect oneself
60s
Q15
Although I hate green peppers, I ordered them on the pizza because everybody else wanted them and I didn't want to ''go against the grain''.
To oppose or resist a strong force
To ignore something unpleasant
To raise one's voice to an inappropriate level
To just go along with whatever is the easiest
60s