Quick Language TestA.

Fill in the gaps with appropriate Idioms from the options given:

eat one's words, call it a day, behind closed doors, make a face, a bag of bones, lend one's ear, a low profile, piece of cake, a pillar of strength,the apple of discord, 1. Shaila ________________ when her mother asked her to do the cooking. 2. Since we are all so tired I think we should _______________________ . 3. The meeting took place __________________________ so we do not know what was discussed. 4. After staying 2 weeks in hospital he was _____________________ when he returned home. 5. Throughout the struggles of his life his father was_________________ for him. 6. I want you to _____________________ to what I say. 7. Though he is a very intelligent person he keeps a ___________________ . 8. Their father died leaving a large amount of money and that became ________________________ between the two brothers. 9. You only want me to write 100 words on the topic, that is ________________. 10. Many said he would fail but when he stood first in the exam they were forced to ________________________. B. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 1. My house is not far _________ the college. 2. I looked __________ the window and saw her playing in the yard. 3. I suddenly looked down and saw the ball ________ the table. 4. They walked home _____________ the park.. 5. He was accused _______ murder. 6. He has great affection _________ his sister's child. 7. She is angry _______ him because of his disobedience. 8. You must apologize _______ your bad behaviour. B. Select the correct form of the verbs . 1. There is / am/ are a lot of people here. 2. Somebody have/has the winning ticket. 3. None of them is/ are/ am able to do the job. 4. Here is /am/are my shoes. 5. Last night , while I was doing my homework Anita call /called / calling me. 6. Shaju living/ live / has been living in Dhaka for more than two years. 7. Right now, Mamun had read / is reading / read the newspaper and Anu is making breakfast. 8. Will you help / helping / have help me do the job ? 9. If you need to contact me next week , I stay / will be stay / will be staying at the Hilton Hotel.

10. I am studying / was studying / will be studying English when you called yesterday.