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Question
Match the expressions in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. with all our hearts | (i) surprised |
| 2. to be precise | (ii) starts cheering together |
| 3. gain an audience with | (iii) hidden information that is not obvious |
| 4. catch his breath | (iv) exact and accurate |
| 5. erupts in applause | (v) meeting or hearing someone |
| 6. grand scheme of things | (vi) complete sincerity |
| 7. taken aback | (vii) to pause or rest for some time |
| 8. more than meets the eye | (viii) overall plan of life in a larger context |
Now, make sentences using any five of the expressions from Column 1.
Grammar/Language
Match the Columns
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Solution
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. with all our hearts | (vi) complete sincerity |
| 2. to be precise | (iv) exact and accurate |
| 3. gain an audience with | (v) meeting or hearing someone |
| 4. catch his breath | (vii) to pause or rest for some time |
| 5. erupts in applause | (ii) starts cheering together |
| 6. grand scheme of things | (viii) overall plan of life in a larger context |
| 7. taken aback | (i) surprised |
| 8. more than meets the eye | (iii) hidden information that is not obvious |
- We thanked our teacher with all our hearts for her guidance.
- The journey took three hours, to be precise.
- The students hoped to gain an audience with the Principal.
- After running for a long distance, Ravi stopped to catch his breath.
- The crowd erupts in applause when the team wins the match.
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