Basic English Usage
Slang
Practice proper usage by reading the following sentences out loud and emphasizing the words in bold font.
What's his angle? I'm not sure I trust him.
If we ditch that meeting, our boss might be upset.
His answer is fishy; I think it might not be true.
We thought his lame attempt at humor was insulting.
They are milking the situation. It might be dishonest.
If you zap a fly, it will die.
She was all ears because she was interested.
Bad-mouthing the boss can get you in trouble.
The documentary was an eye opener. We were all surprised.
Don't accept a low-ball offer. Demand a higher price.
Coming up with the answer was a no-brainer. It was obvious.
Do I like chocolate? You bet, it's delicious.
Sales should take off soon; I am optimistic.
She zoned out at the meeting. She will probably not remember.
If you are on the level, I should believe you.
They left it up in the air because they were uncertain.
He's all bent out of shape. I wish he would calm down.
Please wrap it up, and let me know when it's finished.
Check out my new smartphone. Go ahead, try it.
Zack jumped ship. He's now employed by our competitor.
That movie was killer! I loved it.
It was a piece of cake. I didn't have to try at all.
That was my bad. I'll try to do better next time.
Try to just roll with it, and remember: this too will pass.
He's such a keener; I can't keep up with him.
Two loonies make a toonie, in Canadian dollars.
She's such a corker, absolutely outstanding.
The project was a damp squib. It disappointed everyone.
His dodgy behavior had people suspicious.
I'll make it a fair go. You'll have an equal chance.
Lesson: Verbal Drills
Module: Slang
Course: Basic English Usage