- advanced-19
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Advanced level # 19
Talking through his hat
Q1 I do take my hat ....... to the new director for having pulled the company back from bankruptcy.
(a) by (b) on (c) to (d) off
Q2 Whatever you do take no notice of him because he's not thinking straight — he's talking ....... his hat.
(a) up (b) through (c) at (d) under
Q3 It was one of those society weddings you know when the men wear ....... hats and tails.
(a) tall (b) long (c) top (d) full
Q4 I hope you can keep a secret because I'd like you to keep this information ....... your hat.
(a) under (b) in (c) by (d) over
Q5 At last she's made her mind up and decided to throw her hat in the ....... and become a candidate.
(a) circle (b) ring (c) round (d) middle
Q6 I don't think she stands a chance in the election and if she does win, I'll ....... my hat.
(a) bite (b) consume (c) eat (d) chew
Q7 You simply can't trust that politician because he changes his mind every five minutes at the ....... of a hat.
(a) fall (b) tumble (c) jump (d) drop
Q8 If you want to keep up with the latest fashion, you shouldn't wear that — it's ....... hat now.
(a) late (b) old (c) finished (d) gone
Q9 In view of the special efforts our coach driver has made today, I think it would be nice to ....... round the hat for
him.
(a) offer (b) give (c) place (d) hand
Q10 In his present job there are so many different responsibilities involved that he has to ....... several hats.
(a) take (b) put (c) wear (d) dress
