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Vocabulary Learning ResourcesVocabulary Lesson PlansVocabulary QuizzesVocabulary Reference Vocabulary By LevelVocabulary - AdvancedVocabulary - IntermediateVocabulary - Beginners Special VocabularyIdiom and Expression ResourcesSooner or later all English students will learn idioms. English uses so many idiomatic expressions that it is truly impossible to learn English without learning at least a few! Taking quizzes is one of the best ways to learn a number of idioms while having a bit of fun. There are a number of idiom and expression quiz resources on this site. Here they are grouped into various categories to help you get started: Idioms and Expressions with Specific Words There are certain nouns and verbs that are used in a number of idioms and expressions. These idioms are said to collocate with a specific word. For example:
put a cork in it These quizzes focus on idioms and expressions constructed with one particular word:
Idioms and Expressions - Like Idioms and Expressions with Verbs Action verbs are often used in idiomatic expressions. These quizzes focus on verbal idiomatic expressions and use a mix of verbs:
Action Verb Idioms #1 Idioms and Expressions by Theme Idioms and expressions often relate to specific themes such as animals. For example:
kill two birds with one stone
Idiom Quiz - English Clothing Idioms Mixed Idiom Quizzes These quizzes test a wide variety of idioms in no random order. These quizzes are for upper level ESL / EFL classes.
April Fool's Day: Spot the Mistake Printable Idiom Quizzes for In-Class Use A number of quizzes can be printed out for in-class use:
Body Idioms Quiz - 1 Idiom Reference Resources Learning idioms can be challenging. Here are a number of idiom reference pages:
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