Learn English With Steve- Peppy 22(Tongue Idioms)
This is a tongue idiom quiz based on the video 'Tongue Idioms' by online English teascher Steve Ford
- 1.
What's the matter? Cat got your tongue ?This means..............
- A.
Why are you so quiet ?
- B.
Why are you so nervous ?
- C.
Why are you so angry ?
- D.
Why are you so hungry ?
Correct Answer
A. Why are you so quiet ?Explanation
The phrase "Cat got your tongue?" is a rhetorical question used to ask someone why they are being quiet or not speaking. It implies that the person is unusually silent or hesitant to speak up. Therefore, the correct answer is "why are you so quiet?"Rate this question:
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- 2.
A French kiss means.............
- A.
Kissing in France
- B.
Kissing a French person
- C.
Kissing with the lips and tongue
- D.
Kissing on the first date
Correct Answer
C. Kissing with the lips and tongueExplanation
A French kiss refers to a passionate and intimate form of kissing that involves the use of the lips and tongue. It is characterized by the deep and prolonged exchange of saliva between two individuals. This type of kiss is often considered more intense and intimate compared to a regular kiss, as it involves a higher level of physical and emotional connection between the participants.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When you can't think of what to say, we say that you are........
- A.
On the tip of your tongue
- B.
Tongue-tied
- C.
Tongue in cheek
- D.
Forked tongue
Correct Answer
B. Tongue-tied -
- 4.
I can almost remember that word ! It's ..........
- A.
On the top of my palette
- B.
On the tip of my lip
- C.
On top of my head
- D.
On the tip of my tongue
Correct Answer
D. On the tip of my tongue -
- 5.
Tongue-in-cheek humor is ...........
- A.
A kind of ironic humor
- B.
A kind of morbid humor
- C.
A kind of slapstick humor
- D.
A kind of silent humor
Correct Answer
A. A kind of ironic humor -
- 6.
Tongue twister means..............
- A.
A phrase which is difficult to understand
- B.
A phrase which is difficult to write
- C.
A phrase which is difficult to remember
- D.
A phrase which is difficult to pronounce
Correct Answer
D. A pHrase which is difficult to pronounce -
- 7.
When somebody in an authoritative role like a teacher says, "bite your tongue" , he/she means.....
- A.
You had better stop saying that
- B.
You need to work on your pronuncitation
- C.
You need to work on your tongue idioms
- D.
You need to speak more slowly
Correct Answer
A. You had better stop saying that -
- 8.
Drinking a glass of wine can 'loosen your tongue' ! This means that the alcohol makes you...
- A.
Say things more quickly
- B.
Say things without thinking
- C.
Say things with more difficulty
- D.
Say words which you don't remember
Correct Answer
B. Say things without thinkingExplanation
When someone says that drinking a glass of wine can "loosen your tongue," it means that alcohol can impair your judgment and inhibit your ability to think before speaking. This can result in saying things without thinking, as mentioned in the correct answer. Alcohol can lower inhibitions and increase impulsiveness, leading to a lack of filter in verbal communication.Rate this question:
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- 9.
My father gave me a ' tongue lashing ' means.............
- A.
He spoke with me angrily.
- B.
He gave me many compliments.
- C.
He lied to me.
- D.
He gave me a gift.
Correct Answer
A. He spoke with me angrily.Explanation
The phrase "tongue lashing" is commonly used to describe a situation where someone speaks to another person in a harsh, critical, or angry manner. Therefore, the correct answer is "he spoke with me angrily."Rate this question:
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- 10.
To have a forked tongue means..........
- A.
To say four things at the same time
- B.
To say two things which are contradictory
- C.
To say things which are bad
- D.
To say things which are sad
Correct Answer
B. To say two things which are contradictory -
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