Expressions with Hand

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1. I plan to write him a letter ___.
   a. by hand
   b. on the other hand
   c. at hand
   Answera
2. I don't have the answer ___.
   a. on hand
   b. in hand
   c. out of hand
   Answera
3. I'm not sure about it. I heard the news ___.
   a. at hand
   b. at first hand
   c. second hand
   Answerc
4. The game is difficult; ___, the players are well prepared.
   a. at first hand
   b. on the other hand
   c. out of hand
   Answerb
5. There were many people ___ to help us.
   a. by hand
   b. on hand
   c. in hand
   Answerb
6. Start studying. The examinations are ___.
   a. at hand
   b. in hand
   c. on hand
   Answera
7. The soccer fans got quite ___ during yesterday's match.
   a. off-hand
   b. out of hand
   c. at hand
   Answerb
8. Don't worry. I still have some money ___.
   a. on hand
   b. out of hand
   c. on all hands
   Answera
9. The problem ___ must be dealt with .
   a. on hand
   b. out of hand
   c. by hand
   Answera
10. Is your sweater knitted ___?
    a. on hand
    b. at hand
    c. by hand
    Answerc

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