✔️ Questions evaluation

Question 1

It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear ______ by noon.

when the clouds go away

Answer 1

It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear up by noon.

Question 2

The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually ^{<span><strong>resolve a problem</strong></span>} and we all agreed to the partnership.

Answer 2

The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually worked out and we all agreed to the partnership.

Question 3

I think I’m ____________ my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?

^{fall in love with the person ​}

Answer 3

I think I’m falling for my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?

Question 4

We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to ___________?

tag along

accompany a person when they go somewhere

Answer 4

We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to come along?

tag along

accompany a person when they go somewhere

Question 5

I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend … …. … … ^{<span>dissuader quelqu”un</span>} it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.

Answer 5

I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend talked me out of it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.

Question 6

Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she __________ when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school

Make a sad person happier

Answer 6

Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she cheered up when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school

to cheer up

Make a sad person happier

Question 7

After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to __________ it.

Recover from it

Answer 7

After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to get over it.

to get over

Recover from it

Question 8

I couldn’t ____________ the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.

solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic

Answer 8

I couldn’t figure out the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.

solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic

Question 9

I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started _________________. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.

demonstrate romantic / sexual interest

Answer 9

I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started hitting on me. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.

Question 10

The last day of the music festival was rained ________.

be cancelled because of rain /(be) rained out ​

Answer 10

The last day of the music festival was rained out.

Question 11

I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high __________.

effects have diminished and disappeared over time

Answer 11

I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high wore off.

To wear- wore- worn

effects have diminished and disappeared over time

Question 12

A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty ____________.

Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable

Answer 12

A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty shaken up.

to shake up

Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable

Question 13

You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to __________.

continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)

Answer 13

You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to drag on.

continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)

Question 14

The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to ___________ after Carnival.

when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end

Answer 14

The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to wind down after Carnival.

when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end

Question 15

My ex-girlfriend ____________ calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.

continue doing that action

Answer 15

My ex-girlfriend kept on calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.

continue doing that action

Question 16

If you _________ for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.

stay in a place for some extra time

Answer 16

If you stick around for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.

stay in a place for some extra time

Question 17

I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just ____________. I think he’s still mad about it.

rudely ignore the person

Answer 17

I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just blew me off. I think he’s still mad about it.

rudely ignore the person

Question 18

My teenage daughter always spends an hour ____________ her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!

Worry about it

Answer 18

My teenage daughter always spends an hour fretting about her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!

fret about (something)

Worry about it

Question 19

I ___________ my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.

^{separate, end the relationship ​}

Answer 19

I broke up with my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.

Question 20

I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to __________.

Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way

Answer 20

I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to get to me.

get to (someone)

Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way

Question 21

Someone __________ the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.

give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)

Answer 21

Someone tipped off the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.

tip off

​ give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)

Question 22

I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t __________ the evidence.

be the same

Answer 22

I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t match up with the evidence.

be the same

Question 23

Few people signed up for the workshop, so they ____________.

cancel it

Answer 23

Few people signed up for the workshop, so they called it off.

cancel it

Question 24

I need to get rid _______ all the junk in my garage.

eliminate it or throw it away

Answer 24

I need to get rid of all the junk in my garage.

Question 25

**The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to _________ this workshop.** ... (an event / project) ... complete it or finish it

Answer 25

**The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to** wrap up **this workshop.** ... (an event / project) ... complete it or finish it

Question 26

**You say things are going well in this country, but how do you ____________ the 20% unemployment rate?** ***_account for_*** provide an explanation or justification

Answer 26

**You say things are going well in this country, but how do you** account for the 20% **unemployment rate?** ***_account for_*** provide an explanation or justification

Question 27

Let's ..... ....^attendre on making this decision until we get more data.

Answer 27

Let's **hold off** on making this decision until we get more data.

Question 28

**I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for. I don't like any of the candidates __________ president this year.** ## Footnote be a candidate for election to that position

Answer 28

**I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for. I don't like any of the candidates** running for president **this year.** ***_run for (a political position)_*** be a candidate for election to that position

Question 29

**I know this brochure isn't very well-designed; it's just something I ____________ because we needed it urgently.** to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning

Answer 29

**I know this brochure isn't very well-designed; it's just something** I threw together **because we needed it urgently.** to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning

Question 30

**Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o'clock, but he never \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. I waited for an hour and then went home.** appear or arrive

Answer 30

**Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o'clock, but he never** showed up**. I waited for an hour and then went home.** appear or arrive

Question 31

**My husband and I always __________ pretty fast after an argument - we don't stay angry at each other for very long.** ^{reconcile after a fight ​}

Answer 31

**My husband and I always *_make up_* pretty fast after an argument - we don't stay angry at each other for very long.**

Question 32

**DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.** ***_get away with (something)_*** escape the consequences of what you did

Answer 32

**DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.** ***_get away with (something)_*** escape the consequences of what you did

Question 33

I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can't believe he ^{être d'accord} it.

Answer 33

I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can't believe he **went along with** it.

Question 34

**I ____________ really well with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.** have a good relationship with the person

Answer 34

**I** get along **really** well **with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.** have a good relationship with the person

Question 35

**I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies *^voyous* who always _________ after school.** ## Footnote physically attack the person with punches and kicks

Answer 35

**I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies *^voyous* who always** beat me up **after school.** ***_beat (someone) up_*** physically attack the person with punches and kicks

Question 36

**Playing classical music helps my baby __________ when he's crying.** Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset

Answer 36

**Playing classical** music helps my baby calm down **when he's crying.** _to calm down_ Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset

Question 37

**Samuel likes to brag about how many women he's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** ## Footnote (slang) have sex with

Answer 37

**Samuel likes to brag about how many women he's *_hooked up with_*.**

Question 38

Henry told the kids to ___________ while he lit ^allumer the campfire. take a few steps away from something that could possibly be dangerous; maintain a big distance

Answer 38

Henry told the kids **_to stand back_** while he lit the campfire.

Question 39

**He joined a support group to help him _________ his cancer diagnosis.** Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation

Answer 39

**He joined a support group** to help him cope with **his cancer diagnosis.** _to cope with​_ Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation

Question 40

**My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** Disappoint someone

Answer 40

**My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had** let them down. Disappoint someone

Question 41

My proposal ^{be accepted or approved} really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.

Answer 41

My proposal **went over** really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.

Question 42

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes! go faster

Answer 42

**Hurry up** **and** finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes! go faster

Question 43

**Barbara and I __________ a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we're just not very compatible.** 1) go on a date with the person once 2) be in a relationship with the person

Answer 43

**Barbara and I *_went out_* a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we're just not very compatible.**

Question 44

**My son said it wasn't his idea to put the frog in the teacher's desk; he claims his friend ___________ it.** ## Footnote convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous

Answer 44

**My son said it wasn't his idea to put the frog in the teacher's desk; he claims his friend** put him up to **it.** ***_put (someone) up to (something)_*** convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous

Question 45

**I don't like conflict. I usually __________ rather than arguing.** finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time

Answer 45

**I don't like conflict. I usually** give in **rather than arguing.** finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time

Question 46

**My daughter is very tall for her age. She's 8, but she could ___________ 12.** look like, so that other people could believe it

Answer 46

**My daughter is very tall for her age. She's 8, but she could** pass for **12.** look like, so that other people could believe it

Question 47

**After I thought about it for a while, it finally ___________ that taking this job wouldn't really be the best move for my career.** the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time

Answer 47

**After I thought about it for a while, it finally** dawned on me **that taking this job wouldn't really be the best move for my career.** the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time

Question 48

**I went to the beach, but it clouded \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, so I didn't get a tan.** ## Footnote when the sky becomes covered in clouds

Answer 48

**I went to the beach, but it *_clouded over,_* so I didn't get a tan.**

Question 49

**I'd like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first I need to __________ my kids to see if they'd be interested in the possibility.** carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly

Answer 49

**I'd like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first** I need to feel out **my kids to see if they'd be interested in the possibility.** carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly

Question 50

**I don't know if I've been accepted into the program yet - I should _________ in the next few days.** discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information

Answer 50

**I don't know if I've been accepted into the program yet - I should** find out **in the next few days.** discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information

Question 51

I've been working 12 hours a day - my job is ^{take control or responsibility} my life!

Answer 51

I've been working 12 hours a day - my job is **taking over** my life!

Question 52

At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually ^{changer d'avis}.

Answer 52

At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually **came around.**

Question 53

**The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used

Answer 53

**The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that** was left over**.** (be) left over remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used

Question 54

Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they ^{say you will do sth, but then decide to not do it} so I ended up doing it all myself.

Answer 54

Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they **backed out** so I ended up doing it all myself.

Question 55

**I hope this rain *_lets ( ..._*** ***)* before the weekend - I'm planning a camping trip.** ^{diminish and stop}

Answer 55

**I hope this rain *_lets up_* before the weekend - I'm planning a camping trip.**

Question 56

**The whole class __________ when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.** Start laughing

Answer 56

**The whole class** cracked up **when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.** Start laughing

Question 57

I hate it when people ___________ my office without knocking. ## Footnote enter suddenly and a little bit rudely

Answer 57

I hate it when people **_barge into my office_** without knocking. ## Footnote enter suddenly and a little bit rudely

Question 58

The teacher asked the students to __________ because the class was about to start. ## Footnote go from standing to sitting

Answer 58

The teacher asked the **_students to sit down_** because the class was about to start. ## Footnote go from standing to sitting

Question 59

I don't like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and ^{do a series of difficult or work inte,sive tasks in a steady and focused manner} it until it's done.

Answer 59

I don't like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and **plow throught** it until it's done.

Question 60

**She's so confident that she sometimes ____________ a little arrogant.** give an impression

Answer 60

**She's so confident that she sometimes** comes across as **a little arrogant.** give an impression

Question 61

I don't know how I ^{succeed in doing it despite difficulties and obstacles} such a good grade on that test - I didn't have time to study for it at all!

Answer 61

I don't know how I **pulled off** such a good grade on that test - I didn't have time to study for it at all!

Question 62

**I've been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I'm starting to think about ____________ in one place.** ## Footnote be in a long-term stable relationship

Answer 62

**I've been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I'm starting to think about *_settling down_* in one place.**

Question 63

**He doesn't handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he _________ me.** Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack

Answer 63

**He doesn't handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he** lashed out at **me.** _to lash out at_ Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack

Question 64

After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda .... .....^choisir **attending** the state university.

Answer 64

After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda **settled on** attending the state university.

Question 65

**I'm __________ cooking tonight. I'd rather just order a pizza.** not want to do it / not have the energy to do it

Answer 65

**I'm** not up for cooking **tonight. I'd rather just order a pizza.** not want to do it / not have the energy to do it

Question 66

**On Saturday I _____________ friends for a barbecue at the beach.** encounter a person at a particular time or place

Answer 66

**On Saturday I** met up with friends **for a barbecue at the beach.** encounter a person at a particular time or place

Question 67

Everyone in the audience ___________ and cheered at the end of the performance. ## Footnote go from sitting to standing

Answer 67

Everyone in **_the audience stood up_** and cheered at the end of the performance. ## Footnote go from sitting to standing

Question 68

**I need the phone number for the restaurant. Could you ___________ online?** ## Footnote search or check a book, a list, a database, etc. to get the information

Answer 68

**I need the phone number for the restaurant. Could you** look it up **online?** ## Footnote search or check a book, a list, a database, etc. to get the information

Question 69

**He ____________ the meeting to take a phone call.** leave quietly, without attracting attention

Answer 69

**He** slipped out of the meeting **to take a phone call.** leave quietly, without attracting attention

Question 70

The environmental groups are ..... .....^{insister pour} stricter anti-pollution laws.

Answer 70

The environmental groups are **pressing for** stricter anti-pollution laws.

Question 71

**Two children were ____________ during a shoot-out between gangs last night.** ## Footnote be shot with a gun

Answer 71

**Two children** were gunned down **during a shoot-out between gangs last night.** ***_be gunned down_*** be shot with a gun

Question 72

I'm not feeling very well. I'm going to go \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote have your body in a horizontal position

Answer 72

I'm not feeling very well. I'm going **to go lie down**.

Question 73

Brenda won't be at work today - her father ___________ just last night and she's taking care of the funeral arrangements. ## Footnote the person died

Answer 73

Brenda won't be at work today - her father **passed away** just last night and she's taking care of the funeral arrangements. ## Footnote the person died

Question 74

**All the kids ___________ to wait for their turn to see Santa Claus.** ..... (something) ... make something more exciting or interesting, especially when it was rather boring before

Answer 74

**All the kids** lined up **to wait for their turn to see Santa Claus.** ..... (something) ... make something more exciting or interesting, especially when it was rather boring before

Question 75

I'd thought my grandfather would have a hard time learning how to use a computer, but he actually ^{finally start to understand or perceive sth} very quickly.

Answer 75

I'd thought my grandfather would have a hard time learning how to use a computer, but he actually **caught on** very quickly.

Question 76

**We need some information from the December 2009 issue of the newsletter - I'll ___________ a copy in the archives.** find the person or thing after searching for him/her/it

Answer 76

**We need some information from the December 2009 issue of the newsletter - I'll** track down **a copy in the archives.** find the person or thing after searching for him/her/it

Question 77

I tried using a Samsung Galaxy phone for a few months, but I didn't like it so I ^{make a change that returns to an earlier status} to the iPhone.

Answer 77

I tried using a Samsung Galaxy phone for a few months, but I didn't like it so I **switched back** to the iPhone.

Question 78

He __________ to inspect the car's tires. ## Footnote lower your body by bending your knees

Answer 78

He **_crouched down to_** inspect the car's tires. ## Footnote lower your body by bending your knees

Question 79

My son wants to be a fireman when he \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ^{get older, a child eventually becoming an adult}

Answer 79

My son wants to be a fireman when **he grows up**. ^{get older, a child eventually becoming an adult}

Question 80

**In September, the weather starts to cool \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** ^{get colder, decrease in temperature.}

Answer 80

**In September, the weather starts to *_cool down_.***

Question 81

**My girlfriend is constantly late - it's annoying, but I love her so I _______________ it.** ^{tolerate a difficult, annoying, or unpleasant person ​}

Answer 81

**My girlfriend is constantly late - it's annoying, but I love her so I *_put ut with_* it.**

Question 82

**She ___________ the charges because there wasn't enough evidence to convict her.** ^{the legal system officially declared the person to be innocent of the accusations ​}

Answer 82

**She** was cleared of the charges **because there wasn't enough evidence to convict her.** ***_be cleared of (charges)_*** ^{the legal system officially declared the person to be innocent of the accusations ​}

Question 83

Jim's life started to ^{a bad situation starts to improve} after he stopped drinking so much and got a decent job.

Answer 83

Jim's life started to **turn around** after he stopped drinking so much and got a decent job.

Question 84

**The flood *wiped* _______ all the houses near the river.** ## Footnote destroy it completely

Answer 84

**The flood *_wiped out_* all the houses near the river**

Question 85

**I've been ___________ this message my friend sent me - from what she wrote, I don't understand if she's still angry at me or not.** give a lot of thought or consideration to something you don’t understand

Answer 85

**I've been** puzzling over **this message my friend sent me - from what she wrote, I don't understand if she's still angry at me or not.** give a lot of thought or consideration to something you don’t understand

Question 86

**In his speech, the president spoke with an optimistic tone, ___________ the fact that the economy hasn't improved.** (something bad) try to minimize, hide, or ignore an unpleasant fact when reporting on the situation

Answer 86

**In his speech, the president spoke with an optimistic tone,** glossing over t**he fact that the economy hasn't improved.** (something bad) try to minimize, hide, or ignore an unpleasant fact when reporting on the situation

Question 87

**He had a great idea for a new business, but he didn't really put in much work and it \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** lose strength or excitement and end in a disappointing way

Answer 87

**He had a great idea for a new business, but he didn't really put in much work and it** fizzled out**.** lose strength or excitement and end in a disappointing way

Question 88

**After I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I realized I'd forgotten to ask the travel agent an important question, so I called him back.** * pick up : answer the telephone * hang up end the connection after finishing a phone call

Answer 88

**After I** hung up**, I realized I'd forgotten to ask the travel agent an important question, so I called him back.** * pick up : answer the telephone * hang up end the connection after finishing a phone call

Question 89

Tom ___________ his towel and left the beach. ## Footnote lift it up from the ground (or another surface) using your hand

Answer 89

Tom **picked up his towel** and left the beach. ## Footnote lift it up from the ground (or another surface) using your hand

Question 90

We got the last four tickets to the show before it sold out - we really \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_! ## Footnote be lucky or fortunate in a specific situation

Answer 90

We got the last four tickets to the show before it sold out - **_we really lucked out!_** ## Footnote be lucky or fortunate in a specific situation

Question 91

**The CEO tried to _________ the fact that the company was failing so that the employees wouldn't panic.** ## Footnote hide the facts so that people won’t know

Answer 91

**The CEO tried** to cover up the fact **that the company was failing so that the employees wouldn't panic.** ***_cover up (information)_*** hide the facts so that people won’t know

Question 92

**My best friend really ____________ my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.** ^{have a great connection from the first moment you meet the person ​}

Answer 92

**My best friend really *_hit it off_* my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.**

Question 93

**The singer __________ her 2013 tour with a performance in New York City.** begin or be the first activity in a process, campaign, event, or series of activities

Answer 93

**The singer** kicked off **her 2013 tour with a performance in New York City.** begin or be the first activity in a process, campaign, event, or series of activities

Question 94

Rebecca went through a painful divorce, and it took her several years to ^{recover after an injury, disaster, or problem.}

Answer 94

Rebecca went through a painful divorce, and it took her several years to **bounce back**.

Question 95

The product launch ^{sortie/lancement} didn't go as planned. We had to __________ three months because of last-minute problems in the manufacturing. move (an event) up change it to an earlier date/time move (an event) back change it to a later date/time

Answer 95

The product launch didn't go as planned. We had to **move it back three months** because of last-minute problems in the manufacturing. move (an event) up change it to an earlier date/time move (an event) back change it to a later date/time

Question 96

**Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been ______________ her with her sister.** ## Footnote kiss or have sex with another person

Answer 96

**Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been *_cheating on her_* with her sister.**

Question 97

We're going to adopt a dog - we'll ..... one .....^selectionner from the animal shelter next week.

Answer 97

We're going to adopt a dog - we'll **pick one out** from the animal shelter next week.

Question 98

We can ... .... ^exclure these three consultants - they're far too expensive for us to work with.

Answer 98

We can **rule out** these three consultants - they're far too expensive for us to work with.

Question 99

Sarah has won two Olympic silver medals; she's ^vise her first gold this year.

Answer 99

Sarah has won two Olympic silver medals; she's **shooting for** her first gold this year.

Question 100

Tons of people ____________ Tom Cruise, asking for an autograph. ## Footnote a large number of people gathers around a central point of interest

Answer 100

**Tons of people crowded around Tom Cruise,** asking for an autograph.

Question 101

**I can't wait for _the sequel to_** ^suite **this movie - I hear it's _________ next June.** a movie, CD, product, etc. becomes available to the public

Answer 101

**I can't wait for _the sequel to_** ^suite **this movie - I hear it's _________ next June.** come out a movie, CD, product, etc. becomes available to the public

Question 102

The first time I tried ice skating, I __________ ten times in the first ten minutes! ## Footnote ©

Answer 102

The first time I tried ice skating, **I fell down** ten times in the first ten minutes! ## Footnote To fall down fall onto the ground or floor accidentally

Question 103

**She wolfed ___________ her breakfast and ran out the door.** ## Footnote eat very fast

Answer 103

**She *_wolfed down_* her breakfast and ran out the door.**

Question 104

Gary always ^{prendre parti} the boss during discussions because he's hoping to get promoted.

Answer 104

Gary always **sides with** the boss during discussions because he's hoping to get promoted.

Question 105

**Our alarm system automatically calls the police if anyone tries to ___________ the building.** _***break into (a house / building)***_ when a thief enters a house or building with force, usually aiming to steal something

Answer 105

**Our alarm system automatically calls the police if anyone tries** to break into the building**.** _***break into (a house / building)***_ when a thief enters a house or building with force, usually aiming to steal something

Question 106

This project isn't very high priority - just do it whenever you can _____________ it. ## Footnote (doing something) manage to find time to do it, especially when you are busy or when you have already put off (delayed) the

Answer 106

This project isn't very high priority - just do it whenever **you can get around to it.** ## Footnote **can get around to** (doing something) manage to find time to do it, especially when you are busy or when you have already put off (delayed) the

Question 107

**Sandy's really confident; in fact, sometimes she ____________ a bit arrogant.** someone ... ... as (a particular character trait) the person gives the impression of having that character trait or quality

Answer 107

**Sandy's really confident; in fact, sometimes** she comes off as **a bit arrogant.** someone ... ... as (a particular character trait) the person gives the impression of having that character trait or quality

Question 108

**Please ___________ after you're finished using them.** put the thing in the correct place

Answer 108

**Please** put the scissors away **after you're finished using them.** put the thing in the correct place

Question 109

**No, I didn't stay in a hotel. A friend of mine ____________ for the night.** give the person a place to stay

Answer 109

**No, I didn't stay in a hotel. A friend of mine** put me up for **the night.** give the person a place to stay

Question 110

**You should get some rest. We have a long trip tomorrow and you don't want to _________ while driving.** doze off / ..... start sleeping

Answer 110

**You should get some rest. We have a long trip tomorrow and you don't want** to nod off **while driving.** doze off / ..... start sleeping

Question 111

**I let my kids ____________ until midnight so they could see the fireworks on New Year's.** stay awake (not sleep)

Answer 111

**I let my** kids stay up until **midnight so they could see the fireworks on New Year's.** stay awake (not sleep)

Question 112

**I can't find anyone to ___________ my dogs while I'm on vacation.** take care of and be responsible for the person or thing

Answer 112

**I can't find anyone** to look after my **dogs while I'm on vacation.** take care of and be responsible for the person or thing

Question 113

**I just spilled some soda on the table - can you hand me a paper towel to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_?** `clean a mess with a sponge, cloth, napkin, or towel

Answer 113

**I just spilled some soda on the table - can you hand me a paper towel** to wipe it up**?** `clean a mess with a sponge, cloth, napkin, or towel

Question 114

**The eggs that were in the fridge went bad, so I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** throw out / throw .... put something in the garbage

Answer 114

**The eggs that were in the fridge went bad, so** I threw them away**.** throw out / throw .... put something in the garbage

Question 115

**My early-morning yoga class was cancelled, so I'm planning to __________ tomorrow.** sleep longer than usual

Answer 115

**My early-morning yoga class was cancelled, so I'm planning** to sleep in **tomorrow.** sleep longer than usual

Question 116

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and eat the last piece of pizza - I don't want it.** you have permission

Answer 116

Go ahead **and eat the last piece of pizza - I don't want it.** you have permission

Question 117

**Last Saturday I had to finish up some work. I don't have a key to the office, but the security guard \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** open the door and allow the person to enter

Answer 117

**Last Saturday I had to finish up some work. I don't have a key to the office, but** the security guard let me in **.** open the door and allow the person to enter