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Idiom Test: Unit 15 – Shopping

Idiom List

pick out shop around window-shop

buy up take back bring back
snap up

Part 1: What does it mean?

Instructions: Write the meaning of the idiom. Write ONE sentence only! Check your sentences for
correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

1. “pick out”

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2. “buy up”

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3. “shop around”

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4. “take back” and “bring back”

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5. “window-shop”

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Part 2: How can I use the idiom in a sentence?

Instructions: Use the idiom provided in a complete sentence. Use only one idiom in your sentence. Do
not write more than one sentence for each idiom. Check your sentences for correct grammar, spelling
and punctuation.

6. “pick out”

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7. “buy up”

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8. “shop around”

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9. “take back” or “bring back” (choose only one, do not use both)

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10. “window-shop”

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Part 3: Grammar notes about our shopping idioms

pick out shop around window-shop

buy up take back bring back
snap up

11. What idioms from the above list are not separable (we cannot separate them)
a. ______________
b. ______________
12. What idiom do we usually use in the store when we are talking about returning something?
Write your answer in a complete sentence. Check your sentence for correct grammar, spelling
and punctuation.

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13. What is another idiom that means “buy up”? ____________________________________

14. What is the difference between window-shop and window shop? Write your answer in a
complete sentence. Check your sentence for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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