English Expressions #2

1. This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.

(a) delivers the incorrect letter
(b) fails to communicate
(c) does not talk properly
(d) does not set a good example

2. The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.

(a) are covering up
(b) are revealing
(c) are opening
(d) are exposing

3. I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.

(a) I understand what you mean
(b) I believe your words
(c) I am able to catch your words
(d) I think you are right

4. You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.

(a) she holds on to her pistol
(b) she maintains her opinion
(c) she doesn't let her weapons go
(d) she refuses to shoot

5. I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.

(a) explain that once more
(b) hurry up
(c) try and catch me up
(d) come across

6. Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.

(a) Don't get depressed
(b) Carry on drinking
(c) Don't let the levels drop
(d) Maintain the heights

7. I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.

(a) he hurt himself
(b) he injured himself
(c) he made a bad mistake for himself
(d) he damaged his body

8. Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.

(a) winning the game
(b) taking advantage
(c) taking the initiative
(d) taking the trouble

9. There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.

(a) no future
(b) no interest
(c) no distance
(d) no time

10. He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.

(a) to pay a little longer
(b) to get a better price
(c) to pay a little later
(d) to delay a little longer