Here are some sentences with 'binomials' underlined.
1. Sports is a part and parcel of education.
2. The new theatre is rough and ready.
3. Music is not only Rahman's bread and butter but also his passion.
4. The film industry is expanding in leaps and bounds.
5. The customer can pick and choose anything he likes. It is for him to decide.
6. 'Give and take' policy is always helpful.
7. Ray gave his heart and soul to reading books.
8. He stood by me through thick and thin.
9. The main goods were shifted first. Then the odds and ends were taken.
Match the following binomials with their meanings and use them in your
own sentences.
Column - A Column - B
1. part and parcel ( ) a. unimportant things
2. rough and ready ( ) b. livelihood
3. leaps and bounds ( ) c. difficult times
4. bread and butter ( ) d. dedicated
5. pick and choose ( ) e. help one another
6. give and take ( ) f. a large choice
7. heart and soul ( ) g. big leaps
8. thick and thin ( ) h. an integral part
9. odds and ends ( ) i. almost finished
II. Read the following conversation that took place in the classroom of a
film institute.
Professor Paul: As a part of our 'Diploma in film-making' we have discussed certain
aspects of film technology, right? I hope by now all of you are
familiar with those concepts. If you have some more queries, we
can discuss them. Now the class is open for questions.
Rishi: I think what is included and excluded in an individual shot is called 'Frame'.
Am I right?
P P : Yes, you are. What is brought to the viewer is called a frame.
Prudhvi: Which shot is used to show a happy reunion,Sir?