Idioms Flashcards
Burning the midnight oil
Staying up late working or studying.
Example: She was burning the midnight oil to finish her project.
Cost an arm and a leg
Something very expensive.
Example: That designer bag costs an arm and a leg.
Under the weather
To feel not good
Cast a leg and an arm
Mostly
I mostly drink tea and coffee
What is the primary definition of ‘mostly’?
‘Mostly’ means for the most part; generally.
True or False: ‘Mostly’ can be used to indicate a majority but not an absolute.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘The event was ______ attended by the community.’
mostly
What part of speech is ‘mostly’?
Adverb
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a synonym for ‘mostly’? A) Rarely B) Generally C) Seldom
B) Generally
Provide an example sentence using the word ‘mostly’.
The students mostly completed their homework on time.
True or False: ‘Mostly’ can be used to describe a specific item.
False
What percentage does ‘mostly’ typically refer to?
More than 50% but less than 100%
Fill in the blank: ‘The weather is ______ sunny this week.’
mostly
Multiple choice: Which of the following phrases best replaces ‘mostly’ in a sentence? A) Occasionally B) Primarily C) Never
B) Primarily
What is the antonym of ‘mostly’?
Seldom
True or False: ‘Mostly’ can modify verbs.
True
Provide a sentence where ‘mostly’ is used to indicate a preference.
I mostly prefer tea over coffee.
Fill in the blank: ‘The students were ______ quiet during the lecture.’
mostly
What is a common context where ‘mostly’ is used?
Describing habits or general situations.
Multiple choice: Which sentence uses ‘mostly’ incorrectly? A) I mostly eat vegetables. B) She mostly goes to the gym. C) He mostly never arrives on time.
C) He mostly never arrives on time.
True or False: ‘Mostly’ implies certainty.
False
