IDIOM QUIZ

The boys knew they always could count on Jenny in an emergency, for she never lost her head

• misplaced her hat
• lost the lead
• became confused

Mary has all kinds of problems, because every time she opens her mouth to talk she puts her foot in her mouth. 

• says things that cause trouble
• shows how clever she is
• does a good trick

When Penny begged for a treat and got it, Grandmother said, " She can twist me around her little finger."

• twist me up
• pick me up with one hand
• make me do what she wants

Mary let the cat out of the bag when she told Betty about the surprise party. 

• told a secret
• turned a cat loose
• untied a sack

When we reached the top of the hill, Jack said, "I'm on my last legs. Let's stop here for a while."

• wearing my last shoe
• without a foot
• ready to collapse

Polly was so cross at her brother that she spent an hour tossing rocks into the lake to let off steam. 

• blow the whistle
• work off anger
• boil some water

If you put on your thinking cap, you can help me solve this problem. 

• wear a hat
• keep warm
• think hard

Jay was so funny as a clown that he had everyone who watched his act in stitches. 

• sewed up
• bent over with pain
• laughing very hard

Mr. Hull said to the class, "You have been on your toes all year. I am proud of all of you!"

• very alert
• standing on tiptoe
• good dancers

My friend had a hand in making the class play an outstanding success. 

• clapped loudly for
• did some of the work for
• collected the tickets for