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274. advanced-31
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Advanced level # 31 (Answer Keys)
Bite, Bit, Bitten
 
A1
She certainly won't invest in that company again having lost a fortune — it's a case of once bitten twice
shy.
answer: (c) shy
A2
He may seem very angry but don't worry his bark is worse than his bite.
answer: (a) bark
A3
They were so angry with me they practically bit my head off.
answer: (d) head
A4
I think he'll succeed but it's a lot of work and sometimes he feels he's bitten off more than he can chew.
answer: (b) chew
A5
In view of the way things have improved I now feel confident enough to have another bite at the cherry.
answer: (d) cherry
A6
I'm very sorry to tell you that your scheme has failed and it has well and truly bitten the dust.
answer: (b) dust
A7
It must have come as a great shock to get the sack but I'm afraid you'll just have to accept it and bite the
bullet.
answer: (c) bullet
A8
I can't believe that he's turning against his own parents — it's like biting the hand that fed you.
answer: (d) fed
A9
My advice to you is to resist saying anything at the moment and simply bite your lip.
answer: (c) lip
A10
I know she would really like to say exactly what she feels but I believe she should bite her tongue.
answer: (d) tongue

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