Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: Uncertainty and Judgement
Explore uncertainty and judgement with eight useful expressions, including suspend judgement, on a knife edge, in the balance. Read the meanings and examples, then use the language in eight C2 discussion questions.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Eight expressions with meanings and example sentences
- Eight matching discussion questions
- One printable page
- Open-ended speaking practice
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A simple way to teach it
- Introduce the expressions and check understanding using the example sentences.
- Give learners time to prepare, then discuss the questions in pairs or small groups.
- Encourage learners to reuse the expressions and ask follow-up questions. Discuss natural alternatives; answers will vary.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
