Question 22 of 33intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

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

(1)

sink or swim — Match with meaning

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(vii)

(2)

on and off — Match with meaning

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(v)

(3)

mix and match — Match with meaning

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(i)

(4)

all or nothing — Match with meaning

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(viii)

(5)

part and parcel — Match with meaning

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(ii)

(6)

pick and choose — Match with meaning

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(iii)

(7)

sooner or later — Match with meaning

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(iv)

(8)

leaps and bounds — Match with meaning

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(vi)

Explanation

Binomials are expressions with two words linked by 'and' or 'or'. Based on the textbook dictionary references: 'sink or swim' means to succeed or fail without help; 'on and off' means sometimes or occasionally; 'mix and match' means putting different things together for a range of possibilities; 'all or nothing' means something to be done completely or not at all; 'part and parcel' means to completely be a part of or belong to; 'pick and choose' means to choose only the best; 'sooner or later' means at sometime in the future; and 'leaps and bounds' means to increase or develop very quickly.