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Idioms Quiz Intermediate Level

Skill Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: Flexible

Objective: Q & A of common idioms

This is a simple question and answer game that can be played in teams or as a warm-up. If the answer is correct a score is given, but if the answer is incorrect, the question is open for anyone in the audience to answer.

Answers:

1) C 2) B 3) B 4) A 5) A 6) A 7) C 8) C 9) C 10) A 11) A 12) A

QUESTIONS

1. "I can't make heads or tails of this letter" means:
a) you have finished reading the letter,
b) you are bored reading the letter,
c) the letter is too confusing or illogical.

2. "There, there. Everything's going to be OK." means:
a) to express relief,
b) to express comfort,
c) you can tell a joke.

3. "to be tight-fisted " means:
a) to keep your fist in your pockets,
b) to be frugal and not spend money unnecessarily,
c) you are feeling a bit ill, sad or lack energy.

4. "David is a tightwad" means:
a) David is someone who is tight-fisted and doesn't want to spend money unnecessarily,
b) David is a person who can be relied on,
c) David is a joker.

5. "To follow someone's lead" means:
a) to follow the example of someone,
b) you do something but don't finish it,
c) to commit suicide.

6. "savvy" means:
a) someone who is knowledgeable and good at what they do,
b) a friendly and responsible person,
c) to relax.

7. "so-so" means:
a) very bad,
b) very good,
c) average, neither good nor bad.

8. "Can I pay for my meal using a plastic?" means:
a) to pay using a check,
b) to pay using cash,
c) to pay using credit cards.

9. "Pop quiz?" means:
a) a short game,
b) a short quiz,
c) a quiz given without prior warning.

10. "Would you like to be put on our waiting list?" means:
a) to go on a roster and wait for something,
b) to give personal information,
c) to add your name to a list.

11. "Not on your life" means:
a) Absolutely not!,
b) yes,
c) maybe.

12. "What a let down!" means:
a) something that is highly disappointing,
b) a surprise,
c) a suggestion.