Baseball Idioms

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What is the meaning of 'He ___ a baseball player.'?

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The correct word to fill in the blank is 'is', indicating a state of being.

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How do you respond to 'A: ___ you practicing?' with 'Yes, I __'?

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The correct response is 'Are / Am', indicating the present continuous tense.

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What does the idiom 'Hit a home run' mean?

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It means to be successful or to achieve a significant accomplishment.

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What is the correct verb form in 'They ___ batting a thousand this season.'?

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The correct word to fill in the blank is 'are', indicating a present continuous action.

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What does the idiom 'On the ball' mean?

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It means to be aware and responsible.

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What is the grammatical function of 'is' in the sentence 'He is a baseball player'?

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'Is' is a linking verb that connects the subject to the subject complement.

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What tense is used in the question 'Are you practicing?'?

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The present continuous tense is used to indicate an ongoing action.

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What does it mean to 'bat a thousand' in baseball?

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It means to have a perfect success rate, often used metaphorically to indicate success in other areas.

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What is the significance of idioms in language?

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Idioms convey meanings that are not directly derived from the individual words, enriching language and communication.

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How can understanding idioms improve language skills?

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Understanding idioms can enhance comprehension and expression, making communication more effective.