"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?

English_holic · #1 (permalink) Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:46 am *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #320 "English Slang Idioms (41)", question 7

"That guy is a class .......... I have been watching his show for years and I've never been disapointed," Megan told Kurt.

(a) act
(b) president
(c) clown
(d) action

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #320 "English Slang Idioms (41)", answer 7

"That guy is a class clown. I have been watching his show for years and I've never been disapointed," Megan told Kurt.

Correct answer: (c) clown
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...disappointed," isn't it?

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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:18 am *"...disappointed, " isn't it?*

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Yep. Thanks. Someone will repair this soon (I wish I could, but I haven't the authority).
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Torsten · #3 (permalink) Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:01 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

Thanks for this, the change will go online next week.
Regards,
Torsten

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Yankee · #4 (permalink) Sun Jul 06, 2008 13:39 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

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I can't help but wonder why option (a) "class act" should be considered "incorrect" in this sentence.

What's your take on this, Mr M?
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MrPedantic · #5 (permalink) Sun Jul 06, 2008 13:52 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

Yes, "class act" for me too.

He might have been the class clown, at school.

MrP

Mister Micawber · #6 (permalink) Sun Jul 06, 2008 14:19 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

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I seldom get past spelling errors, but now, having re-read the sentence a couple of times, I wonder if the author did not in fact intend 'act' as the correct answer.
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Linda · #7 (permalink) Mon Jul 07, 2008 23:19 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

I agree with class act also.
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Nenad11 · #8 (permalink) Wed Sep 08, 2010 23:51 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

Does it mean that he is a great showman ?

Mister Micawber · #9 (permalink) Wed Sep 08, 2010 23:52 pm *"...disappointed, ..." isn't it?*

Class act - someone who shows impressive and stylish excellence.
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