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EXERCISES A. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number. 1. The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.
a. looked over
b. looked out (Lesson 5)
c. counted on
2. What's happening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing but there's no fire!
a. putting out
b. going on
c. hanging up
3. The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning.
a. all along (Lesson 2) b. out of order
c. all of a sudden
4. When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?
a. get on (Lesson 1)
b. go on
c. get to
5. I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free next week.
a. to take my time (Lesson 3) b. to have time off
c. to check over
6. Gradually I'm learning how to play tennis, thanks to my kind instructor.
a. Little by little (Lesson 2)
b. All at once
c. Few and far between
7. It's nice to know that I can trust you to help me when I need it.
a. count on
b. check over
c. make friends
8. The phone is making noise because you forgot to replace the receiver.
a. to go over
b. to take place (Lesson 4)
c. to hang up
9. He's so careful when he plays sports that injuries are unusual for him.
a. under the weather
b. few and far between
c. out of order
10. The students were happy because they were able to leave class early.
a. took time off to
b. went on
c. got to
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression fro m this unit only. Tina: What's wrong, Matt? You look ______________________________.
