1 Look at the dictionary extracts defining some fixed idiomatic expressions - sometimes known as 'binomials'. Replace the underlined phrases in the sentences a-e with a suitable binomial.

Explanation:

The task is to replace the underlined phrases in sentences a-e with suitable binomials. Binomials are phrases consisting of two words, often linked by 'and', that form a set expression. Let's analyze each sentence:

• a) His English is coming on very quickly. Here, 'very quickly' can be replaced by 'by leaps and bounds', which means rapidly or with great progress.
• b) There aren't many sandwiches left, so you won't be able to make a careful selection of what you want. 'Careful selection' implies choosing from limited options. 'Bread and butter' can sometimes refer to one's main source of income or a basic necessity, but in this context, 'odds and ends' or 'bits and pieces' might fit for selection of items, or perhaps 'pick and choose' for the action of selecting. Given the context of limited items, 'pick and choose' best fits the meaning of making a selection when options are few.
• c) It's all there in written form. 'Written form' refers to something documented. A suitable binomial could be 'word for word', implying exactness, or 'chapter and verse' for detailed accuracy. 'Chapter and verse' fits best for documented information.
• d) Her clothes were lying scattered in several different places on the floor. 'Scattered in several different places' describes a disorganized state. A common binomial for this is 'higgledy-piggledy' or 'topsyturvy'. 'Topsyturvy' captures the sense of disorder well.
• e) We see each other sometimes, but not often. 'Sometimes, but not often' describes infrequent occurrences. A fitting binomial is 'now and then' or 'now or then', meaning occasionally.

The prompt asks to replace the underlined phrases. However, the OCR output does not show any underlined phrases in sentences a-e. Assuming the intent is to find binomials that fit the meaning of the sentences or underlined parts if they were present, I will provide the binomials that best match the context of each sentence.

Given that the prompt asks to replace *underlined* phrases, and no underlining is visible, I will infer the intended binomials based on the meaning of each sentence.

1. a) His English is coming on very quickly. The phrase 'very quickly' implies rapid progress. A suitable binomial expression is by leaps and bounds.
2. b) There aren't many sandwiches left, so you won't be able to make a careful selection of what you want. The phrase 'make a careful selection' in the context of limited options suggests being selective. A fitting binomial phrase could be pick and choose.
3. c) It's all there in written form. 'In written form' implies documented details. A binomial that conveys precise information is chapter and verse.
4. d) Her clothes were lying scattered in several different places on the floor. 'Scattered in several different places' describes a state of disorder. A binomial that signifies this is topsyturvy.
5. e) We see each other sometimes, but not often. 'Sometimes, but not often' implies occasional meetings. A binomial for this meaning is now and then.

Check your own dictionary. Which word do you need to look up to find the expression?

To find these expressions, you would typically look up the first word of the binomial or the keyword in the underlined phrase (if it were underlined). For example:

• For 'by leaps and bounds', you might look up 'leaps'.
• For 'pick and choose', you might look up 'pick' or 'choose'.
• For 'chapter and verse', you might look up 'chapter'.
• For 'topsyturvy', you might look up 'topsyturvy' itself, as it's a single word binomial.
• For 'now and then', you might look up 'now' or 'then'.

In general, for binomial expressions, it is best to look up the entire phrase if possible, or the most significant word within it.

Summary of Binomials:

• a) by leaps and bounds
• b) pick and choose
• c) chapter and verse
• d) topsyturvy
• e) now and then

Answer: a) by leaps and bounds, b) pick and choose, c) chapter and verse, d) topsyturvy, e) now and then