OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Questions and Answers

Question 1

After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally decided to ______ the deal, as they couldn't agree on the terms.

Accepted Answer

call off

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bring up

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carry out

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put off

Question 2

My manager asked me to ______ the new client's complaint and report back to her by the end of the day.

Accepted Answer

look into

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give up

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take over

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go over

Question 3

A colleague is describing a difficult project with a tight deadline. He says, 'We really had to ______ to finish the report on time.' Which idiom best completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

burn the midnight oil

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break the ice

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cut corners

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call it a day

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom to mean 'something is very easy'?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry, the presentation will be a piece of cake.

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He's feeling under the weather today.

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I think you're barking up the wrong tree.

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That new sports car must have cost an arm and a leg.

Question 5

I was planning to go to the outdoor concert, but it looks like it might rain. I'm not sure what to do. My friend says, 'Let's just ______ and decide what to do when we get there.'

Accepted Answer

play it by ear

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spill the beans

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hit the books

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get out of hand

Question 6

The company had to ______ its new product launch because of unexpected production delays.

Accepted Answer

put off

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set up

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look after

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run out of