Here are some idiomatic expressions formed around words beginning with letter C. Castles in the air Dreams or plans that will never be achieved The cat’s whiskers This is an informal expression used to refer to an excellent person or thing. Let the cat out of the bag To let the cat out of the …
Here are some common idioms. Play your cards right When you play your cards right, you make the best use of your assets and opportunities. Put your cards on the table To put your cards on the table is to state your plans openly. Sweep something under the carpet To sweep something under the carpet …
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate tense form. 1. We …………………. anything from him yet. a) haven’t heard b) hadn’t heard c) don’t here 2. She ……………….. here till 4 o’clock. a) was b) had been c) has been 3. We ………………….. for them since 4 o’clock. a) are waiting b) have been waiting …
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the word given in the brackets. 1. The plays that Shakespeare wrote will last for ………………… (eternal) 2. She had established her ………………….. (repute) as a wildlife photographer. 3. Conflict is the …………………. of drama. (essential) 4. He knows even …………….. (little) than I do. 5. …
Complete the following sentences using either or either of. Hints Use either before a singular noun. Use either of before a pronoun or a noun with a determiner (e.g. the, my, this etc.) The noun or pronoun after either of is plural, but the verb is singular. 1. There are trees on …………………. side of …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs with example sentences. Break out of To break out of a place is to escape from it by force. The prisoners who broke out of jail have been caught. Break up To break up with someone is to end relationship or marriage with them. Maria broke up with …
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word. 1. Members must ………………… to a code of conduct. a) adhere b) acknowledge c) adapt 2. He …………………. a patronizing tone to win her trust. a) adapted b) adopted c) adhered 3. The upper terrace …………………. beautiful views of the mountains. a) affords b) provides c) gives …
Been is often used as a past participle of come and go. Complete the following sentences. 1. ‘Where is the manager?’ ‘He has ………………. to the US.’ a) gone b) been 2. Have you ever ……………… to India? a) been b) gone 3. Grandma has ……………… to see us twice since Easter. a) come b) …
Complete the following sentences using other, another or others. 1. She has bought ………………… car. a) other b) an other c) another 2. Could I have …………….. piece of cake? a) another b) an other c) other 3. We will have to rent …………….. home. a) another b) an other c) other 4. I will …
Accuse (verb) To accuse is to charge or lodge a complaint against someone. She accused me of poisoning her dog. The public prosecutor accused the defendant of murder. You can’t accuse me of dishonesty. Accusation (noun) His accusation that I took the money is baseless. Accustomed (adjective) If something is an accustomed practice, it is …
