GRADE 9 – MINITEST

Match phrase with definition.

1. Get better
2. Get off one’s back
3. Get even with sb
4. Come in handy
5. Be/go over the top
6. Get on one’s nerves
7. Get the sack
8. Go red
9. Get down to business
10. Get rid of
A. improve
B. be useful
C. to stop annoying somebody, for example by criticizing them,
or asking them to do something
D. to start dealing with the matter that needs to be dealt with, or
doing the work that needs to be done
E. cause somebody the same amount of trouble or harm as
they have caused you
F. be or be seen as excessive
G. To discard, eliminate, or become free from something or
someone.
H. redden in the face (blush), due to embarrassment, anger, or 
romantic stimulation.
I. annoy Sb
J. be fired from a job or task.

Complete the sentences with phrases above.

1. The doctor said I could expect to _______________ within a couple of days.
2. Don't throw that away—it might _______________.
3. My uncle has finally _______________ about helping him out at the hardware store,
thank goodness.
4. When the president and vice president arrive, we can _______________.
5. I’ll _______________ him some day for making those nasty comments about me.
6. A massive birthday party with princesses and pony rides is a little _______________ for a
one-year-old, don't you think?
7. We finally _______________ your younger brother, he's so annoying!
8. She _______________ when her crush came up and talked to her.
9. It really _______________ when people hang up without leaving a message.
10. The new secretary is so rude—it's time she _______________.

Complete the sentences with suitable a preposition/noun.

1. I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella just to be ________ the safe side.
2. I wouldn't like to be in Mike's ________ when the boss hears what he's done!
3. It took the woman a few minutes to come ________ after she had fainted.
4. She was shot by a sniper when she went out in ________ of firewood.
5. Do you want to come ________ to my place and play chess later?
6. Go ________ your work before you hand it in.
7. They decided to ______ ahead with their trip despite the bad weather conditions.
8. When visiting Rome, we went ________ all the major archeological sites.
9. What are the boy ________ ________? Don’t tell me they’re ruining the garden again!
10. I must be ________ now. My parents are expecting me for dinner.
Complete the blanks with prepositions.
1. experienced _________ 6. concentrate ________
2. an expert ________ 7. an opportunity _________
3. take pride ________ 8. a reply ________
4. supply Sth ________ Sb 9. include ________
5. praise Sb ________ Sth 10. a report ________