Can i use idioms in English second language exam?

[Micro961]

Do you get marks when you use idioms?

 

[theViperace]

Instead of using old idioms , you should use rhetorical phrases

 

[Micro961]

Instead of using old idioms , you should use rhetorical phrases

Okay.. but do i get marks for idioms?

 

[areebaization]

Yes u do! u will get marks for it, undoubtedly..I just read it in an examiner report
btw any ideas for some idioms?

 

[Micro961]

Yes u do! u will get marks for it, undoubtedly..I just read it in an examiner report
btw any ideas for some idioms?

25 common English idioms:
http://teacherjoe.us/Idioms01.html... I'm sure you know at least 1 of them

You can get more by just "Googling"

 

[theViperace]

Okay.. but do i get marks for idioms?

My teacher told me that idioms are just old english and they are sick and tired of reading them on the contrary they find rhetorical phrases much more refreshing but one should keep it simple , it's the best way to go. You will but you shouldn't just fix them in