Intermediate Quiz 50

1. The trip wasn’t perfect, but _____ it was pretty good.
in all
all in all
after all
above all

Answer:
The trip wasn’t perfect, but (all in all) it was pretty good.

The idiom “all in all” means considering all the different parts of the situation together.

The trip wasn’t perfect, but (all in all) it was pretty good.
= The trip wasn’t perfect, but considering other parts of the trip, it was pretty good.

2. _____, I’d like to thank my team members.
In all
All in all
After all
Above all

Answer:
(Above all), I’d like to thank my team members.

The idiom “above all” means most importantly.

Above all, I’d like to thank my team members.
= Most importantly, I’d like to thank my team members.

3. She won the race _____.
in all
all in all
after all
above all

Answer:
She won the race (after all).

The idiom “after all” means despite earlier problems or doubts.

She won the race after all.
= Despite earlier problems/doubts, she won the race.

4. There were ten of us _____ for dinner.
in all
all in all
after all
above all

Answer:
There were ten of us (in all) for dinner.

The idiom “in all” means including every thing or person.

There were ten of us in all for dinner.
= Including everyone, there were ten os us for dinner.

5. Why are you so worried? _____, it isn’t your problem.
In all
All in all
After all
Above all

Answer:
Why are you so worried? (After all), it isn’t your problem.

The idiom “after all” is used to say that something should be remembered or considered, because it helps to explain what you have just said.

Why are you so worried? After all, it isn’t your problem.
= Why are you so worried? You should remember that it isn’t your problem.