Question 48
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Identify and explain the meaning of five idiomatic expressions commonly used in everyday English. Provide examples of how each expression can be used in a sentence.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Examples of idiomatic expressions include: 'Break the ice' (to initiate conversation), 'Hit the nail on the head' (to be exactly correct), 'Bite the bullet' (to endure a painful situation), 'Let the cat out of the bag' (to reveal a secret), and 'Burn the midnight oil' (to work late into the night).
B.
Examples of idiomatic expressions include: 'Barking up the wrong tree' (to make a wrong assumption), 'A blessing in disguise' (something that seems bad but is actually good), 'Hit the road' (to leave), 'The early bird catches the worm' (those who act early have an advantage), and 'Let sleeping dogs lie' (to avoid interfering in a situation that could cause trouble).
C.
Examples of idiomatic expressions include: 'Kick the bucket' (to die), 'Under the weather' (to feel ill), 'Spill the beans' (to disclose information), 'Piece of cake' (something very easy), and 'Cost an arm and a leg' (to be very expensive).
D.
Examples of idiomatic expressions include: 'Throw in the towel' (to give up), 'The ball is in your court' (it's your decision), 'Burning bridges' (to destroy relationships), 'Jump on the bandwagon' (to join a popular activity), and 'Caught between a rock and a hard place' (facing a difficult choice).
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Examples of idiomatic expressions include: 'Break the ice' (to initiate conversation), 'Hit the nail on the head' (to be exactly correct), 'Bite the bullet' (to endure a painful situation), 'Let the cat out of the bag' (to reveal a secret), and 'Burn the midnight oil' (to work late into the night).
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This is
Waec Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 48.
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objective
questions from the
2017
Waec Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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