Mr. Walid Yousef

Speaking: Problem-Solving

Select the correct word to complete the expressions.

Word Bank

fence finger grab mind second spot track what with

Expressing Indecision

1.

I’m on the about which subject to study next year.

2.

I’m having thoughts about joining the football team.

3.

I can't make up my about the topic for my essay.

4.

I can't put my on it, but this math problem seems impossible.

Expressing Agreement

5.

You're on! That is exactly why the experiment failed.

6.

That's I was going to say! We have the same idea.

Expressing Disagreement

7.

It doesn't me. That book sounds a bit dull.

8.

I think we're on the wrong . These answers don't match the key.

Reaching a Decision

9.

Okay, so shall we go the first presentation topic?

Correct: 0 / 9

Study Guide: Expressions Explained

be on the fence To be unable to decide between two options.
have second thoughts To start having doubts about a decision you have already made.
make up one's mind To make a decision.
put one's finger on it To identify the exact reason for something (often used in the negative).
spot on Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
that's what I was going to say Used to agree strongly with someone else's idea.
it doesn't grab me It doesn't interest or excite me (informal).
be on the wrong track To be following a line of thought or action that is incorrect or will fail.
go with To choose, select, or accept a suggestion.
(prepared by Mr. Walid Yousef)