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Mosaic 2 Reading, 4/e
Brenda Wegmann
Miki Knezevic
Marilyn Bernstein

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Figuring Out the Meaning of Colloquial Words and Expressions

Figure out the meaning of the colloquial expressions in the following sentences by looking at their context.



1

Woke up this morning, and yesterday morning, and the morning before that with a hangover. I feel like all I do is eat, drink beer, sleep, eat, drink beer, sleep…When do people do work around here?
A)loud noise ringing in one's head
B)tired feeling from lack of sleep
C)sick feeling after drinking too much alcohol
2

There was a dance tonight for all of the freshmen. Was more like a "stand" since that's all anybody did. I split with some buddies and went to a frat party instead.
A)left
B)stayed
C)danced
3

Mom wants to know what the item marked "men's intimate" was on her credit card bill. I told her it was a book for my sociology class on sexuality and gender. I wonder if she bought it.
A)paid the credit card bill
B)purchased the book
C)believed the story
4

Oh well, I have lots of studying to do before tomorrow. Must continue cramming. One book down, eighteen to go.
A)eating a lot of food at one time
B)avoiding doing your work
C)trying to learn a lot very quickly
5

Had first midterm exam today—it was killer. Must find time to study.
A)really boring
B)very difficult
C)extremely easy
6

Roommate has moved in. Apparently first years aren't allowed to live off campus. Go figure.
A)I hope my roommate goes away.
B)I knew that already.
C)Try to understand that.
7

I got dumped. Roommate continues his swinging lifestyle with many attractive women. Hate roommate.
A)rejected by a girlfriend/boyfriend
B)kicked out of the room
C)transferred to another dorm