Exercise 1: Multiple Choice – Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the vocabulary word:
Example: What does “ambiguous” mean?
1. What does “cynical” mean?
2. What does “eloquent” mean?
3. What does “inevitable” mean?
4. What does “nostalgic” mean?
5. What does “ambitious” mean?
6. What does “persuasive” mean?
7. What does “reluctant” mean?
8. What does “resilient” mean?
9. What does “skeptical” mean?
10. What does “versatile” mean?
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks – Expressions
Complete the sentences with the correct expression:
Example: Even though we come from different backgrounds, we ________ on most issues.
1. After much debate, we finally managed to ________ on the project proposal.
2. The CEO’s speech really ________ about the company’s future direction.
3. She accidentally ________ about the merger during the meeting.
4. I had to ________ and apologize to my boss for the mistake I made.
5. He is starting to ________ about moving to another country.
6. We need to ________ and make a decision soon.
7. Her explanation really ________ about the issue.
8. He decided to ________ and face the consequences.
9. They ________ when they realized the truth.
10. It’s important to ________ when dealing with difficult situations.
Exercise 3: Match Expressions and Meanings
Match the expression to its correct meaning:
Example: To let the cat out of the bag
1. To hit the nail on the head
2. To bite the bullet
3. To have second thoughts
4. To see eye to eye
5. To let the cat out of the bag
6. To break the ice
7. To spill the beans
8. To take the bull by the horns
9. To jump the gun
10. To beat around the bush