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Idiomatic Expressions: Fixed Verbal Phrases 1
Practice idiomatic expressions with fixed verbal constructions
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Browse Verbs practiceQuestion 1
После долгих переговоров стороны ___ к соглашению.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression meaning 'to reach agreement'.
Options
- дошли
- пришли
- подошли
- вошли
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- пришли
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Прийти к соглашению' is the standard idiom for reaching agreement.
Grammar rule
Many idiomatic expressions use specific motion verbs in fixed constructions.
Question 2
Он ___ слово и больше не опаздывал.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression meaning 'to give one's word'.
Options
- дал
- сказал
- произнёс
- выразил
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- дал
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Дать слово' is the idiom for making a promise.
Grammar rule
Promise and commitment idioms often use 'дать' + abstract noun.
Question 3
Студент ___ экзамен на отлично.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'passing an exam'.
Options
- сдал
- прошёл
- выдержал
- преодолел
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- сдал
Correct feedback
Great! 'Сдать экзамен' is the standard idiom for passing exams.
Grammar rule
Academic achievement idioms use specific verbs in educational contexts.
Question 4
Директор ___ решение об увольнении.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'making a decision'.
Options
- сделал
- принял
- взял
- создал
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- принял
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Принять решение' is the standard idiom for decision-making.
Grammar rule
Administrative and decision-making idioms use 'принять' + decision noun.
Question 5
Артист ___ успех у публики.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'achieving success'.
Options
- получил
- имел
- достиг
- завоевал
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- имел
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Иметь успех' is the idiom for being successful with audience.
Grammar rule
Success and achievement idioms vary by context and type of success.
Question 6
Врач ___ больному правильный диагноз.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'making a diagnosis'.
Options
- дал
- поставил
- сделал
- определил
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- поставил
Correct feedback
Great! 'Поставить диагноз' is the medical idiom for diagnosing.
Grammar rule
Professional idioms use specific verbs for specialized actions.
Question 7
Адвокат ___ защиту подсудимого.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'undertaking defense'.
Options
- взял
- принял
- взял на себя
- получил
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- взял на себя
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Взять на себя' is the idiom for taking responsibility.
Grammar rule
Responsibility idioms use reflexive constructions with 'взять на себя'.
Question 8
Спортсмен ___ мировой рекорд.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'setting a record'.
Options
- поставил
- установил
- сделал
- создал
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- установил
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Установить рекорд' is the sports idiom for record-setting.
Grammar rule
Sports idioms use specific verbs for different types of achievements.
Question 9
Журналист ___ интервью у знаменитости.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'conducting an interview'.
Options
- сделал
- провёл
- взял
- дал
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- взял
Correct feedback
Great! 'Взять интервью' is the journalism idiom for interviewing.
Grammar rule
Media and journalism idioms use specific verbs for professional activities.
Question 10
Компания ___ на рынок новый продукт.
English context
Choose the correct idiomatic expression for 'launching a product'.
Options
- привела
- вывела
- ввела
- провела
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- вывела
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Вывести на рынок' is the business idiom for product launch.
Grammar rule
Business idioms use motion verbs metaphorically for market actions.