ELSA Idioms & Phrasal Verbs 2

Question 1

What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' mean in the sentence: 'She brought up an interesting point during the meeting'?

Accepted Answer

To mention or introduce a topic

Answer

'Bring up' means to introduce or mention a subject in conversation.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the idiom 'under the weather' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She called in sick because she was feeling under the weather.

Answer

'Under the weather' means feeling ill or slightly sick.

Question 3

What does 'call off' mean in: 'They called off the game due to rain'?

Accepted Answer

To cancel something

Answer

'Call off' means to cancel a planned event or activity.

Question 4

The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to:

Accepted Answer

Endure a painful situation with courage

Answer

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with determination.

Question 5

What does 'run into' mean in: 'I ran into my old teacher at the grocery store'?

Accepted Answer

To encounter unexpectedly

Answer

'Run into' means to meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test