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Vocabulary Exercise: Useful School Expressions
Please do the following quiz on “Useful School Expressions” and click the button to check your answer. Before doing the exercise, you may want to read the lesson on school phrases.
If you need a quick review of school vocabulary, jump to the recap below at the end of the post!
Useful School Expressions Exercise with Answers

Instructions
Test your knowledge of common school-related expressions with this fun quiz! Fill in the blanks using the words or phrases provided. Use each option only once, and make sure your choice fits the sentence. Good luck!
School Expressions Quiz
School Vocabulary Review
- Cram: To study intensively in a short period, usually before an exam.
- Hit the books: To start studying seriously.
- Class: A group of students meeting to learn a subject, or the session itself.
- Flunk out: To fail and be dismissed from a school or course.
- Term: A division of the academic year, such as a semester or quarter.
- Teacher’s pet: A student favored by the teacher.
- Bookworm: A person who enjoys reading a lot.
- Play hooky: To skip school or work without permission.
- Ace: To perform very well, especially on a test or exam.
- Attendance: The act of being present at school or an event.
- Learn by heart: To memorize something completely.
- A piece of cake: Something very easy to do.
- Recess: A short break during the school day for rest or play.
- Principal: The head of a school.
- Flying colors: Great success or excellent performance.