0.35- English Vocabulary /English Idioms / English expressions /Advanced English Vocabulary

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Answer: C — Get in trouble

Explanation: “Get in trouble” is the natural, commonly used phrase in daily spoken English. The others are formal.

What is the most common everyday expression meaning “to be punished for doing something wrong”?

A. Chastise
B. Reprimand
C. Get in trouble
D. Rebuke

Answer: B — He got in trouble for fighting.

Explanation: We use for + gerund (-ing) to explain the reason for the trouble.

Which sentence is correct?

A. He got in trouble for fight.
B. He got in trouble for fighting.
C. He got in trouble fight.
D. He got trouble fighting.

Answer: B — He let him have it.

Explanation: “Let him have it” means to yell at someone or strongly criticize them.

Which expression matches this situation: the boss yelled at him strongly for making a mistake?

A. He let him go.
B. He let him have it.
C. He let him down.
D. He let him in.

Answer: A — I'll never hear the end of it.

Explanation: This idiom means someone will keep complaining or criticizing for a long time.

Which expression means someone is complaining a lot and won’t stop?

A. I'll never hear the end of it.
B. I’ll never come back.
C. I’ll never find out.
D. I’ll never make it.

Answer: B — “geddin.”

Explanation: In natural speech, the T in “get” changes to a D sound: get in → geddin.

Which is the correct pronunciation note from the lesson?

A. “Get in” → “ge-tin” (clear T sound)
B. “Get in” → “geddin” (T sounds like D)
C. “Get in” → “get teen”
D. “Get in” → “ge-tun”

Answer: C — To yell at someone angrily.

Explanation: “Chew someone out” is an idiom meaning to strongly scold or criticize.

What does “chew out” mean in the lesson?

A. To eat quickly
B. To fire someone
C. To yell at someone angrily
D. To ignore someone

Answer: A — She got in trouble for not cleaning.

Explanation: Negative reasons use for + not + gerund.

Choose the correct negative form:

A. She got in trouble for not cleaning.
B. She got in trouble not cleaning.
C. She got in trouble to not clean.
D. She got in trouble not clean.

Answer: C — He got in trouble for coming late.

Explanation: “For + gerund” correctly introduces the reason.

Which sentence uses the correct connector and form?

A. He got in trouble because fighting.
B. He got in trouble for not to clean.
C. He got in trouble for coming late.
D. He got trouble for come late.

Answer: D — Reprimand / Scold / Chastise

Explanation: These words exist but are formal; everyday English uses idioms instead.

Which word(s) did the lesson say are too formal for normal conversation?

A. Get in trouble
B. Let him have it
C. Chew out
D. Reprimand / Scold / Chastise

Answer: D — He got in trouble for sleep.

Explanation: The reason must use the gerund: sleeping, not sleep.

Which sentence is incorrect?

A. Did the boy get in trouble?
B. He got in trouble with his father.
C. He got in trouble for sleeping in class.
D. He got in trouble for sleep.