Head Idioms Quiz (A1-B2) — Vocabulary Practice Test

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This 20-question Head Idioms practice quiz walks you through the topic step by step — from recognising common words to precise word choice in context. Designed for Level A1-B2, with clear explanations after every answer.

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Question 1: She can do math problems in her ___. She doesn't need paper.

Question 1 options
'Head' is correct because the idiom 'in one's head' means mentally, without writing things down. 'Hand' refers to a body part used physically. 'Bag' and 'room' are unrelated locations that don't form this idiom.
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Question 2: What does 'use your head' mean?

Question 2 options
'Use your head' means to think carefully or use your brain. It does not mean to nod, to look up, or to wear a hat — those are literal actions involving the head.
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Question 3: The idiom 'head over heels' means to be deeply in love.

Question 3 options
True because 'head over heels' is a well-known English idiom meaning completely and deeply in love with someone.
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Question 4: I can't get that song out of my ___.

Question 4 options
'Head' is correct because 'get something out of one's head' means to stop thinking about something. 'Ears' might seem plausible for a song, but the fixed idiom uses 'head.' 'Mouth' and 'eyes' do not form this expression.
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Question 5: What does the idiom 'keep your head' mean?

Question 5 options
'Keep your head' means to stay calm and not panic, especially in a difficult situation. It does not mean to stay awake, to remember facts, or to remain standing.
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Question 6: The teacher's explanation went over my ___. I didn't understand anything.

Question 6 options
The idiom 'go over one's head' means something is too difficult to understand. The fixed word in this expression is 'head.'
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Question 7: Which word is closest in meaning to 'headstrong'?

Question 7 options
'Headstrong' means determined to do things one's own way, which is closest to 'stubborn.' 'Intelligent' relates to mental ability, 'brave' to courage, and 'cheerful' to mood — none capture the willful obstinacy of 'headstrong.'
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Question 8: After the promotion, the praise went to his ___ and he became arrogant.

Question 8 options
'Head' is correct because 'go to someone's head' means that success or praise makes a person arrogant or conceited. 'Heart,' 'brain,' and 'face' do not form this idiom.
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Question 9: The expression 'bite someone's head off' means to give someone a kiss on the forehead.

Question 9 options
False because 'bite someone's head off' means to respond to someone in a very angry or snappy way, not to show affection.
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Question 10: Let's put our ___ together and find a solution to this problem.

Question 10 options
'Heads' is correct because 'put our heads together' means to collaborate and think jointly about a problem. 'Hands,' 'hearts,' and 'feet' do not form this collaborative-thinking idiom.
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Question 11: Match each head idiom to its meaning.

Question 11 options
Lose your head
A head start
Head in the clouds
From head to toe
Panic or act irrationally
Covering the entire body
An early advantage
Daydreaming or unrealistic

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

'Lose your head' means to panic. 'A head start' means an early advantage. 'Head in the clouds' means daydreaming. 'From head to toe' means covering the entire body.
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Question 12: The new manager decided to ___ the meeting before it turned into an argument.

Question 12 options
'Head off' means to prevent something from happening or to intercept it. 'Turn off' means to switch something off. 'Cut off' means to disconnect or interrupt. 'Call off' means to cancel entirely, but the context suggests prevention, not cancellation.
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Question 13: Which word is closest in meaning to 'headline'?

Question 13 options
'Headline' refers to the title or main heading of a news article. 'Caption' is text under an image, 'paragraph' is a block of text, and 'footnote' is a note at the bottom of a page.
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Question 14: She has a good ___ for business and always makes profitable decisions.

Question 14 options
'Head' is correct because 'have a good head for something' means to have a natural ability or talent for it. 'Eye' collocates with 'for detail,' 'ear' with 'for music,' and 'nose' with 'for news' — none fit 'for business' in this fixed expression.
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Question 15: The inexperienced investor jumped in ___ first without researching the market.

Question 15 options
'Headfirst' means rushing into something without caution or preparation. 'Headlong' is close but 'headfirst' is the standard form of this idiom. 'Barefoot' means without shoes and 'backward' means in reverse — neither fits the meaning of reckless action.
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Question 16: What does the idiom 'bury your head in the sand' mean?

Question 16 options
'Bury your head in the sand' means to deliberately ignore obvious problems or dangers, like an ostrich supposedly does. It does not mean to hide underground, to sleep on a beach, or to dig for treasure.
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Question 17: The two departments were constantly ___ heads over the budget allocation.

Question 17 options
'Butting' is correct because 'butting heads' means to argue or clash with someone repeatedly. 'Shaking,' 'nodding,' and 'turning' heads all describe physical movements and do not convey the meaning of conflict or disagreement.
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Question 18: After weeks of confusing negotiations, I couldn't make ___ or tail of their final offer.

Question 18 options
'Head' is correct because 'can't make head or tail of something' means being unable to understand it at all. 'Top,' 'front,' and 'start' do not form this fixed idiom.
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Question 19: The phrase 'a level head' describes someone who is ___.

Question 19 options
'Calm and rational' fits because 'a level head' describes someone who stays sensible and composed, especially under pressure. 'Physically balanced' is literal, 'very tall' misinterprets 'level,' and 'highly creative' describes imagination, not composure.
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Question 20: The company is barely keeping its ___ above water with all these debts.

Question 20 options
'Head' is correct because 'keep one's head above water' means to just barely survive financially or manage a difficult situation. 'Neck,' 'nose,' and 'chin' do not form this established idiom about financial survival.