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WORD-FORMS-3-IDIOMS-HANDOUT

The document contains exercises on word formation and idioms, including fill-in-the-blank questions and idiomatic expressions. It also features a matching exercise linking common idioms with their meanings. The content is designed for educational purposes, likely aimed at improving vocabulary and understanding of idiomatic language.

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Compiled by Ms.

DOAN THI CAT PHI – LHP HIGH SCHOOL - 0918325306

WORD FORMATION 3 + IDIOMS


1. Her __________ attitude got her into trouble at work. (ANTAGONY)
2. He cast an __________ eye on the situation. (ANALYZE)
3. The __________ professor wandered into the wrong classroom. (ABSENCE)
4. The rate of __________ is rising in middle and high schools. (ABSENCE)
5. You'll be sorry if you __________ them. (ANTAGONY)
6. Her __________ approach scared the students. (AUTHOR)
7. __________ access to the computer system can lead to your __________. (AUTHOR /
PRISON)
8. The manager’s __________has led to the closure of the company. (ADMINISTER)
9. The __________ made a convincing case against the hero. (ANTAGONY)
10. After a difficult __________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer. (BRING)
11. There are reports of __________ flood in Northern France. (WIDE)
12. The evidence points to the __________ conclusion that he is guilty of the crime. (ESCAPE)
13. I think this planet is __________ due to its high temperature. (INHABIT)
14. After losing many games __________, Tim decided to give up. (SUCCESS)
15. I am especially interested in __________ because I want to know more about other
planets. (PLANET)
16. No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still __________. (GO)
17. Oil, natural gas, and coal are __________ fuels. (NEW)
18. Participants in chat rooms respond __________ to each other. (INATANT)
19. The new production of Romeo and Juliet __________ it as the love of two modern
teenagers in a Chicago high school. (CONTEMPORARY)
20. She has written a(n) __________ account of the modern art world. (SEE)
21. It was an interesting book, full of fascinating _________ into human relationships. (SEE)
22. With (the benefit/wisdom of) __________, I should have taken the job. (SEE)
23. In __________, it would have been better to wait. (SEE)
24. She'd had the __________ to sell her apartment just before
the housing market collapsed. (SEE)
25. He is a(n) __________ gifted athlete. (COMPARE)
26. Everyone was surprised at her __________ beauty. (RIVAL)
27. They often argue with each other because of their __________. (MATURE)
28. Her latest novel is __________ different from her earlier work. (STRIKE)
29. Have you ever had a __________ that can help you with the money you need to turn this
building into a museum? (BENEFIT)
30. The __________ asked for $1 million but Susan isn’t easy prey for them. (MAIL)
31. The __________ destroyed the city and made thousands of people homeless. (BOMB)
32. We hope the meeting can be conducted in a __________ way, without a lot
of emotional statements. (BUSINESS)
33. My daughter is the __________ for the show tonight. (CHEER)
34. She joined the police force and became an __________ of law and order. (HOLD)
35. In the end, it was the continual drinking that was his __________. (FALL)
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36. He tends to __________ the importance of money so that he can’t be its servant. (PLAY)
37. The rains were so heavy prior to the final __________ that all the streets in the city were
flooded. (POUR)
38. The __________ of living here, of course, is that it is expensive. (SIDE)
39. The students often suffer from __________ of assignments before the New Year holiday.
(ABOUND)
40. We'll __________ you on this news story throughout the day. (date)
41. The police are trying to control the __________ of these rebellions. (RISE)
42. Some of our programs will __________; some may fall short. (ACHIEVE)
43. The roast lamb was dry and __________. (DO)
44. I __________ and there was a lot of food left over after the party. (ESTIMATION)
45. After watching two operas, I was suffering from an __________ of culture. (DOSE)
46. The staining of teeth is a warning sign that the child has been __________ to fluoride.
(EXPOSE)
47. They claimed it was simply a(n) __________. (SEE)
48. Karen has always felt __________ by her famous elder sister. (SHADOW)
49. His teachers consistently describe him as an __________, despite his artistic talents.
(ACHIEVE)
50. On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious ________ theme.
(LIE)
51. To say that her resignation was a shock would be an __________ - it caused panic.
(STATE)
52. He felt ___________ and __________. (VALUE / PAY
53. To play this musical instrument, blow gently into the __________. (MOUTH) .
54. My aunt is thinking of going on a diet because she is about seven kilos __________.
(WEIGH)
55. Look at the baby in that __________. He looks so cute! (CHAIR)
56. __________ fares are cheaper prices for travelling on trains that are less busy. (PEAK)
57. He wanted to escape from the __________ of the people in the small town where
he grew up. (MIND)
58. The signed contract is now __________. We cannot make any changes to it. (REVERSE)
59. Never purchase anything advertised through an __________ email. (SOLICIT)
60. Famous people’s words and acts have a(n) __________ effect on others, especially
teenagers. (MEASURE)
IDIOMATIC IMPRESSIONS
1. Our company has lost a lot of money recently and now we’re in the _____.
2. My mother just loves gardening; she has _____ fingers.
3. When we heard the news, it came completely out of the _____.
4. Peter is so honest; he would never tell even a _____ lie.
5. When Jane saw Mary’s new car, she was _____ with envy.
6. Congratulations! You’ve passed all your exams with flying _____.
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7. The opposition brought up another _____ herring during the debate yesterday.
8. When my son came after that fight with the other boys, he was _____ and _____ all over.
9. This party is so boring. Let's leave and paint the town _____ instead.
10. You know, Fred has always been the _____ sheep in the family.
11. We just can’t get ahead because of all this _____ tape.
12. The teacher saw _____ when his students cheated in the exam.

MATCH THE 2 COLUMNS

1. Don’t look a gift horse a. make light work


2. You can lead a horse to water b. in the mouth
3. Don’t make a mountain c. shouldn’t throw stones
4. You cannot have your cake d. that catches the worms
5. Many hands e. but you can’t make him drink
6. Those who live in glass houses f. and eat it
7. You cannot teach g. out of a mole hill
8. If you look after the pennies h. the pounds will look after themselves
9. Too many cooks i. spoil the broth
10. It’s the early bird j. an old dog new tricks

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