Question 10 of 14intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching8 marks

Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may refer to a dictionary.

Correct Answer
  1. odds and ends - (vii) small, unimportant things; 2. on and off - (v) sometimes, occasionally; 3. mix and match - (i) put different things together to get a range of possibilities; 4. all or nothing - (viii) something to be done completely or not at all; 5. part and parcel - (ii) complete part of or belong to; 6. pick and choose - (iii) choose only the best (things, people, etc.); 7. sooner or later - (iv) at some time in the future; 8. leaps and bounds - (vi) increase or develop very quickly
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Explanation

This exercise teaches students about binomials—pairs of fixed words joined by 'and' or 'or.' The chapter uses binomials like 'hide-and-seek' and 'flora and fauna.' Students must match each binomial with its correct meaning.