In Control - English Idioms

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In Control
English Idioms

1) They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.

a) without money
b) without trial
c) without success
d) without work

2) If you are in any doubt about the offer, please give me a ring.

a) at all unsure
b) at all happy
c) at all certain
d) at all sure

3) The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read the notice about the thin ice.

a) unhappy
b) uncertain
c) unclear
d) unsafe

4) Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

a) fit
b) wealthy
c) clever
d) slow

5) Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.

a) in extreme health
b) in good health
c) in absolute health
d) in clear health

6) I'm sorry to say that he's in trouble again with the boss over being late for work so many times.

a) the boss is going to reprimand him
b) the boss is going to sack him
c) the boss is going to hit him
d) the boss is going to trouble him

7) What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.

a) think
b) believe
c) visualize
d) consider

8) Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.

a) loved each other often
b) loved each other very much
c) loved each other most of the time
d) loved each other mostly

9) I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the situation.

a) in control
b) in sight
c) in place
d) in view

10) In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.

a) At last
b) At first
c) At least
c) Eventually

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