ACT English idioms and prepositions flashcards
Flashcards for mastering idioms and prepositions in ACT English, focusing on common phrases and their correct usage in sentences.
Quiz(44 questions)
1. What does 'in favor of' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(44)
Common Idioms(16)
Bite the bullet → What does it mean?
To face a difficult situation with courage.
Break the ice → True or false?
True. It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.
Cost an arm and a leg → What does this imply?
It implies that something is very expensive.
Hit the nail on the head → Fill in the blank.
To describe something accurately or correctly.
Kick the bucket → What does it refer to?
It refers to someone dying.
Let the cat out of the bag → Cause → Effect?
Cause: Revealing a secret. Effect: Surprise is lost.
Piece of cake → What does it mean?
Something that is very easy to do.
Under the weather → True or false?
True. It means to feel ill or unwell.
Burning the midnight oil → What does this indicate?
It indicates working late into the night.
A blessing in disguise → What is it?
A good thing that initially seems bad.
Throw in the towel → What does this signify?
To give up or admit defeat.
The ball is in your court → What does this mean?
It means it is your turn to take action.
Barking up the wrong tree → Fill in the blank.
To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course.
Caught between a rock and a hard place → What does it imply?
Faced with two difficult choices.
Take it with a grain of salt → What does this suggest?
To view something skeptically or not take it literally.
Spill the beans → True or false?
True. It means to reveal secret information.
Prepositions in Context(16)
Fill in the blank: She walked ___ the store.
Answer: to. Preposition indicating direction.
True or False: "In" can indicate location.
True. Example: The cat is in the box.
What is the preposition in: "He ran ___ the road."?
Answer: along. Indicates movement beside something.
Choose the correct preposition: "We discussed it ___ dinner."
Answer: at. Used to indicate a specific time.
Fill in the blank: She is afraid ___ spiders.
Answer: of. Preposition showing fear.
Compare: "between" vs "among".
"Between" is used for two. "Among" is used for more than two.
What preposition completes this?: "He looked ___ the window."
Answer: out. Indicates direction of looking.
Fill in the blank: The book is ___ the table.
Answer: on. Indicates position.
True or False: You can start a sentence with a preposition.
True. Example: "Under the bridge, we found a treasure."
What preposition is used in: "She went ___ the park."?
Answer: to. Indicates destination.
Cause → Effect: "He was late ___ traffic."
Effect: He missed the meeting.
Choose the correct preposition: "The dog jumped ___ the fence."
Answer: over. Indicates movement across.
Fill in the blank: The meeting is scheduled ___ Friday.
Answer: on. Preposition for days.
What is the preposition in: "She is good ___ math."?
Answer: at. Indicates proficiency.
Fill in the blank: He traveled ___ train.
Answer: by. Indicates mode of transportation.
True or False: Prepositions can only show location.
False. They also indicate time and direction.
Idioms with Prepositions(12)
In the dark
Meaning: In a state of ignorance or lack of understanding.
Fill in the blank: She is fond ___ chocolate.
Answer: of
True or False: 'Out of control' means something is manageable.
False - It indicates a situation that cannot be controlled.
What does 'under the weather' mean?
Feeling ill or unwell.
Comparison: 'In charge of' vs. 'In control of'
In charge of: holds the position. In control of: managing the situation.
Cause → Effect: 'Due to' indicates...
a reason for something happening.
What is the meaning of 'at odds with'?
In disagreement or conflict with someone.
Fill in the blank: He is tired ___ waiting.
Answer: of
True or False: 'By means of' refers to a method used.
True - It describes the way something is done.
What does 'in the midst of' refer to?
Being in the middle of something.
Fill in the blank: She succeeded ___ her efforts.
Answer: in
What does 'out of the question' mean?
Not possible or unacceptable.
Questions in this Study Set(44)
1. What does 'in favor of' mean?
2. Fill in the blank: They walked ___ the beach.
3. What does 'bite the bullet' mean?
4. Fill in the blank: She is accustomed ___ the heat of summer.
5. True or False: 'Under' can indicate location.
6. 'Break the ice' is used to:
7. True or False: 'In light of' means without consideration of a situation.
8. What is the preposition in: 'She walked ___ the path.'?
9. When something 'costs an arm and a leg', it means:
10. What does 'out of hand' mean?
11. Choose the correct preposition: 'We met ___ the coffee shop.'
12. 'Hit the nail on the head' refers to:
13. Which is NOT an example of 'in accordance with'?
14. Fill in the blank: She is excited ___ her birthday.
15. What does 'kick the bucket' refer to?
16. Fill in the blank: He was excited ___ the upcoming vacation.
17. Compare: 'between' vs 'among'.
18. If you 'let the cat out of the bag', you have:
19. What does 'under the impression' mean?
20. What preposition completes this?: 'He looked ___ the sky.'
21. A 'piece of cake' means something is:
22. Fill in the blank: She is known ___ her generosity.
23. Fill in the blank: The cat is ___ the couch.
24. True or false: 'Under the weather' means to feel ill.
25. True or False: 'By virtue of' indicates something is achieved through effort.
26. True or False: You can end a sentence with a preposition.
27. 'Burning the midnight oil' indicates:
28. What does 'at odds with' imply?
29. What preposition is used in: 'They moved ___ the city.'?
30. What is a 'blessing in disguise'?
31. Fill in the blank: He was warned ___ the potential risks.
32. Cause → Effect: 'She was late ___ traffic.' Effect: _____.
33. 'Throw in the towel' signifies:
34. Which is NOT a meaning of 'out of the blue'?
35. Choose the correct preposition: 'The cat jumped ___ the table.'
36. What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?
37. Fill in the blank: The party is scheduled ___ Saturday.
38. 'Barking up the wrong tree' means:
39. What is the preposition in: 'He is skilled ___ cooking.'?
40. If someone is 'caught between a rock and a hard place', they are:
41. Fill in the blank: She traveled ___ bus.
42. 'Take it with a grain of salt' suggests what?
43. True or False: Prepositions can show both time and direction.
44. True or false: 'Spill the beans' means to reveal secret information.
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