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Phrases Practice Test (A1-B2) — Real Life English Exercises with Answers

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A1, A2, B1, B2 📚 Type: Real Life English ⭐ XP: up to +22 (on pass)
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Practise Phrases with 20 exercises at Level A1-B2. Each question comes with a clear explanation to reinforce the words you know and introduce the ones you don't. Just 10 minutes per attempt — perfect for daily practice.

⏱ You have 10:00 to answer 20 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

Q1  20
Q1 20

Question 1: You meet someone new. You say: "Nice to ___ you."

Question 1 options
"Nice to meet you" is the standard greeting phrase when you are introduced to someone. "See" is used for goodbyes, "know" and "have" do not fit this fixed expression.
Q2 20

Question 2: Someone thanks you. You reply: "You're ___."

Question 2 options
"You're welcome" is the standard polite response to "thank you." "Happy," "good," and "fine" are not used in this fixed phrase.
Q3 20

Question 3: The phrase "How do you do?" is a very informal greeting used between close friends.

Question 3 options
False. "How do you do?" is actually a formal greeting typically used when meeting someone for the first time in polite or professional settings, not an informal greeting between friends.
Q4 20

Question 4: Your friend is sick. You say: "Get ___ soon!"

Question 4 options
"Get well soon" is the fixed phrase used to wish someone a quick recovery. "Better" can work in other structures, but the standard expression uses "well." "Good" and "fine" do not collocate naturally here.
Q5 20

Question 5: Match each everyday phrase to its meaning.

Question 5 options
Take care
Help yourself
Never mind
Go ahead
Don't worry about it
A friendly way to say goodbye
Serve yourself freely
You have permission to proceed

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

"Take care" means goodbye with good wishes. "Help yourself" means serve yourself freely. "Never mind" means don't worry about it. "Go ahead" means you have permission to proceed.
Q6 20

Question 6: What does the phrase "break a leg" mean?

Question 6 options
"Break a leg" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "good luck," especially used before a performance. It does not literally mean to injure yourself, relax, or leave quickly.
Q7 20

Question 7: We haven’t seen each other for months. Can we ___ up over coffee later this week?

Question 7 options
“Catch up” is correct because it means to meet or talk with someone after not seeing them for some time and share recent news. The other phrasal verbs do not express that meaning in this context.
Q8 20

Question 8: When someone says something surprising, you might respond: "No ___!"

Question 8 options
"No way!" is a common informal exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
Q9 20

Question 9: Which word is closest in meaning to the phrase "by the way"?

Question 9 options
"By the way" is used to introduce a new or additional topic in conversation, similar to "incidentally." It does not mean eventually, unfortunately, or frequently.
Q10 20

Question 10: The project is difficult, but we need to ___ with it and finish on time.

Question 10 options
"Bear with" means to be patient or persist through something difficult. "Deal with" means to handle a problem, "go with" means to choose, and "run with" means to proceed with an idea — none fit the meaning of perseverance here.
Q11 20

Question 11: She decided to ___ the bullet and tell her boss about the mistake.

Question 11 options
"Bite the bullet" is an idiom meaning to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult. "Chew," "swallow," and "catch" do not form this fixed expression.
Q12 20

Question 12: The phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" means the rain is extremely heavy.

Question 12 options
True. This is a well-known English idiom that means it is raining very heavily. It has no literal connection to animals.
Q13 20

Question 13: I don't want to ___ the beans about the surprise party before Saturday.

Question 13 options
"Spill the beans" is a fixed idiom meaning to reveal a secret. "Drop," "pour," and "throw" do not form this expression.
Q14 20

Question 14: What does the phrase "speak your mind" mean?

Question 14 options
"Speak your mind" means to say exactly what you think, openly and honestly. It does not mean to talk quickly, whisper, or change your opinion.
Q15 20

Question 15: After weeks of disagreement, they finally decided to bury the ___.

Question 15 options
"Bury the hatchet" is an idiom meaning to make peace after an argument. "Sword," "bone," and "knife" do not complete this fixed expression.
Q16 20

Question 16: I would appreciate it if you could ___ me a hand with these heavy boxes.

Question 16 options
"Lend me a hand" is a polite phrase meaning to help someone. "Give me a hand" also works, but among the options provided, "lend" is the correct choice. "Throw," "pass," and "hold" do not form this standard collocation.
Q17 20

Question 17: In a formal email, which phrase is the most appropriate closing before your name?

Question 17 options
"Kind regards" is the standard formal closing for professional emails. "Cheers" and "Later" are informal, and "Love" is reserved for close personal relationships.
Q18 20

Question 18: The manager told us not to beat around the ___ and to get straight to the point.

Question 18 options
"Beat around the bush" is an idiom meaning to avoid talking about what is most important. "Tree," "corner," and "garden" do not complete this fixed expression.
Q19 20

Question 19: Which word is closest in meaning to the phrase "a piece of cake"?

Question 19 options
"A piece of cake" is an idiom meaning something very easy or effortless. It is not related to being delicious, expensive, or dangerous.
Q20 20

Question 20: During the negotiation, the consultant suggested they ___ common ground before discussing the finer details.

Question 20 options
"Find common ground" is a fixed phrase meaning to discover shared interests or areas of agreement. "Seek," "reach," and "build" do not naturally collocate with "common ground" in this specific expression.