Question

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

Column 1	Column 2
1. sink or swim	(i) put different things together to get a range of possibilities
2. on and of	(ii) complete part of or belong to
3. mix and match	(iii) choose only the best (things, people, etc.)
4. all or nothing	(iv) at sometime in the future
5. part and parcel	(v) sometimes, occasionally
6. pick and choose	(vi) increase or develop very quickly
7. sooner or later	(vii) succeed or fail without help
8. leaps and bounds	(viii) something to be done completely or not at all

Now, use any five of the above binomials in sentences of your own.

Answer 1

Column 1	Column 2
1. sink or swim	(vii) succeed or fail without help
2. on and of	(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 sometime in the future
8. leaps and bounds	(vi) increase or develop very quickly

Binomials Used in Sentences are as follows:

1. Sink or swim: I had to sink or swim when I started learning to cycle.
2. Mix and match: We can mix and match different colours to create a beautiful design.
3. All or nothing: For her, completing the project was all or nothing.
4. Sooner or later: Sooner or later, everyone has to face the results of their actions.
5. Leaps and bounds: Her reading skills improved by leaps and bounds after regular practice.