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Mastering Time: Idioms and Synonyms Worksheet

Worksheet
Grade 12
English

Mastering Time: Idioms and Synonyms Worksheet

Mastering Time: Idioms and Synonyms

Grade Level: 12 Objective: To accurately use idiomatic expressions and synonyms related to time in context.


Activity 1: Contextual Completion

Instructions: Use the words and phrases from the word bank below to complete the sentences. Each phrase is used only once. Ensure you provide your answers clearly in the blank spaces provided.
Word Bank:
curtail | over time | in retrospect | era | behind the times | time flies | for the time being | gap | in due course | extend
  1. It is hard to believe we are already in our final year;
____________________________________ certainly ____________________________________ when you are having fun.
  1. Although the transition to the new software was difficult, the team’s efficiency improved significantly
____________________________________.
  1. The old safety policy was quite ____________________________________; it failed to address the modern needs of our digital-first workspace.
  1. I have decided to stay in this temporary accommodation ____________________________________ until my permanent residence is ready next month.
  1. The details regarding the upcoming scholarship requirements will be released to all eligible students
____________________________________.
  1. ____________________________________, I wish I had taken more elective courses in economics during my freshman year.
  1. The archaeologists were thrilled to discover a collection of artifacts dating back to the Roman
____________________________________.
  1. Due to the sudden budget cuts, the department head had to ____________________________________ the duration of the international research project.
  1. After a three-year ____________________________________ in her career to pursue further education, she returned to the corporate world as a consultant.
  1. The professor was kind enough to ____________________________________ the final submission date for the thesis by one week for all students.


Activity 2: Multiple Choice Usage

Instructions: For each question, choose the most appropriate option (A, B, C, or D) that correctly completes the sentence or defines the phrase. Write your choice in the space provided.
  1. Which of the following phrases implies that something should have happened already? [ _______ ] A) At one time B) It's about time C) In due course D) Over time
  1. If someone says an event happened "before your time," what do they mean? [ _______ ] A) It happened before you were born or can remember. B) It happened when you were a child. C) You were too busy to notice it at the time. D) You were late to the event and missed the start.
  1. Which word best describes a short period of time where you stop what you are doing to rest? [ _______ ] A) Interval B) Gap C) Break D) Stage
  1. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "It rained __________ the night, but I only woke up once." [ _______ ] A) throughout B) during C) interval D) elapse
  1. What does it mean to "do something at the last minute"? [ _______ ] A) To finish a task exactly on the scheduled time. B) To start a task early but finish it very slowly. C) To work for only a few seconds on a project. D) To leave a task until the latest possible moment before a deadline.
  1. Which sentence uses the word "shortly" correctly? [ _______ ] A) The professor left the lecture hall shortly before midnight. B) The summary of the meeting was shortly and concise. C) We will have a shortly break before the final session. D) The mountain path is shortly and narrow for hikers.
  1. "With __________," I can see that my decision to quit my previous job was a mistake. [ _______ ] A) retrospect B) stage C) interval D) hindsight
  1. Which verb is formal and specifically describes the process of time passing? [ _______ ] A) Go by B) Pass C) Elapse D) Move
  1. If you had a "spell" of work at a local company, it means you had: [ _______ ] A) A short period of work. B) A permanent and stable career. C) A magical or extraordinary experience. D) A very difficult and challenging period.
  1. The phrase "from time to time" is most synonymous with: [ _______ ] A) Continuously B) Now and again C) Regularly D) Once in a lifetime