Talking through his hat

Talking through his hat

Please choose the most appropriate answer for each sentence.

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

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ANSWERS: Talking through his hat

Q1 I do take my hat ..... to the new director for having pulled the company back from bankruptcy.

D off

Q2 Whatever you do take no notice of him because he's not thinking straight - he's talking ..... his hat.

B through

Q3 It was one of those society weddings you know when the men wear ..... hats and tails.

C top

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Q4 I hope you can keep a secret because I'd like you to keep this information ..... your hat.

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A under

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Q5 At last she's made her mind up and decided to throw her hat in the ..... and become a candidate.

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B ring

be
Q6 I don't think she stands a chance in the election and if she does win, I'll ..... my hat.

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C eat is
Q7 You simply can't trust that politician because he changes his mind every five minutes at the ..... of a hat.
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D drop
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Q8 If you want to keep up with the latest fashion, you shouldn't wear that - it's ..... hat now.
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B old

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.
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D hand
F
PD

Q10 In his present job there are so many different responsibilities involved that he has to ..... several hats.

C wear
is
th
et
G

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