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7 PRACTICE THE IDIOMS
Fill in the blank with the missing word:
1) Bob was surprised to see his wife up and early in the
morning.
a) light b) bright c) ready
2) Last week I worked 80 hours. I really worked like a .
a) dog b) cat c) squirrel
3) Bob had never baked anything before in his life. He didn’t
even have a about how to turn the oven on.
a) hint b) suggestion _c) clue
4) If you need to learn something quickly, you'd better take a
course.
a) crash b) fast c) beginner’s
5) Bob wasn’t sure he wanted to work for his wife. He had
feelings.
a) nervous b) mixed c) confused
6) Jennifer’s boss is lousy and her salary is low. She’s not a
happy _.
a) scout b) tourist c) camper
7) Bob decided to work for Susan. He figured he’d give it a .
a) shot b) pop c) choice
8) Nicole was up all night finishing her Spanish homework. She
didn’t sleep a .
a) drink b) blink c) wink
ANSWERS TO LESSON 7, p. 161
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