Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
She works for the government, but nobody knows exactly what she does. Her job is very_____ .




A.hush – hush
B.tip-top
C.mumbo jumbo
D.pitter – patter

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
The teacher is . He’s strict and accepts no excuses from students who do not do their work.




A.as happy as a lark
B.as regular as clockwork
C.as busy as a bee
D.as hard as nails

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Maxine is always working, either at home or at the office. She’s .




A.as fit as a fiddle
B.as busy as a bee
C.as happy as a lark
D.as hungry as a bear

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
It’s against the law to take money to vote for someone.




A.on the fence
B.under the table
C.on the house
D.on the shelf

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
We have no extra money. So , we can’t move to a nicer apartment.




A.in no time
B.in the nick of time
C.on the spur of the moment
D.for the time being

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
I’ll finish using the computer in a minute. Just , and you’ll get your turn.




A.dress to kill
B.keep your shirt on
C.be in my shoes
D.lose your shirt

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
My job is no . I get a good salary, but I have to work long hours.




A.beat around the bush
B.bed of roses
C.in a nut shell
D.turn over a new leaf

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
We want to buy a house, but there’s just . We don’t have enough money for a down payment.




A.one fly in the oinment
B.a bitter pill to swallow
C.get burned
D.sick and tired

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
Remember to turn________the light before going to bed.




A.of
B.on
C.off
D.up

Put the correct word from the following list in each space below.
and - but - because - although - or - so - therefore - however
She shouted at him_______he was late again.




A.so
B.although
C.because
D.however