Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I like my new job, the only fly in the ______ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend.
A.ointment
B.porridge
C.fat
D.soup

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I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my _______ in work.
A.head
B.eyes
C.necks
D.nose

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Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month
A.a note
B.a line
C.the news
D.a word

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She _______ me a very charming compliment on my painting
A.made
B.showed
C.paid
D.took

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If I were you, I would take more ______ in my work
A.dedication
B.pride
C.confidence
D.solution

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He just wanted one ______ before setting down and getting married
A.last leap
B.joyful jump
C.happy hop
D.final fling

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Nadine:“I’ve been offered 550 dolar for my stereo. Should I take it or wait for a better one?”
Kitty: “Take the 550 dolar. ________”
A.The early bird catches the worm
B.Kill two birds with one stone
C.Actions speak louder than words
D.A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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It’s a __________shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.
A.pitying
B.sweeping
C.dying
D.crying

Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Look! A ____ of destroyers are running away.
A.fleet
B.mob
C.crowd
D.gang

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I’m afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon
A.stove
B.grapevine
C.hop
D.spot