Vocabulary exercise for intermediate students
Complete the following sentences. 1. The accused insisted that his hands were —————- a) washed b) filthy c) injured d) clean 2. Is it wise to —————– the judiciary with more powers? a) arm...
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Vocabulary exercise
Complete the following sentences. 1. Boswell’s ‘Life of Samuel Johnson’ is perhaps the greatest —————— ever written. a) novel b) biography c) autobiography d) fiction 2. A light drizzle —————- to the humidity. a)...
Body idioms
A large number of idioms are formed with the names of body parts. Here is a list of them. Best foot forward To put your best foot forward is to do your very best...
Idioms you must know
This lesson deals with the most common idioms in English. Each idiom is followed by its definition or meaning and example sentences. I couldn’t agree with you more = I entirely agree with you...
Animal idioms
Here are some animal idioms. Each expression is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. To be a chicken / to be chicken livered If you are a chicken you...
Money idioms
Here is a list of common money idioms. Put your money where your mouth is This expression is used to suggest that one should practice what one preaches. All those billionaires who talk about...
Colour Idioms
Here is a list of colour idioms. Each idiom is followed by its meaning/definition and example sentences. Black out: loss of electricity; complete darkening of a room when lights are put out; sudden loss...
Food related idioms
Here is a list of food-related idioms. Each idiom is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. Eat dirt To eat dirt is to accept bad treatment without complaining. My...
Entertainment idioms
Here is a list of some entertainment idioms. To make a clown of yourself You make a clown of yourself when your actions or words make you appear silly or foolish. He made a...
Conditional clauses worksheet
From the given options choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the sentence. 1. If you had asked him, he would have helped you. a) He will help you. b) He could...