Idioms

Sara and Tiffany are a lot alike. I guess birds of a feather flock together. What does "Birds of a feather flock together" mean?

• Blue Jays live in the same nest.

• They both like to fly.

• They have the same interests.

• Sara is taller then Tiffany.

Michael's car is not brand new, but it's faster then most race cars. Don't judge a book by its cover. The saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" means......

• You shouldn't buy books that look old.

• Don't make choices based on outward appearances.

• Don't check books out of the Library.

• You should always keep your textbooks covered.

John hasn't turned in his homework for 3 days, his teacher told him if he doesn't turn it in by the end of the week he'll be skating on thin ice. What does his teacher mean?

• John will have to shovel snow.

• John will get a free trip to the ice skating rink.

• John will need to wear warmer clothes to class.

• John will be in a dangerous situation.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

which saying means the same thing as "Don't judge a book by its cover"?

• Don't through your weight around.

• All that glitters is not gold.

• Learning the ropes.

• Birds of a feather flock together.

Tom just got a new job at Target, his friend who already works there told him "I'll help you learn the ropes". What does he mean?

• He'll teach Tom how to tie knots.

• He'll take him to a ropes course.

• He'll show him how to do something.

• He'll give him some rope.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which saying is the same as Birds of a feather flock together?

• Like two peas in a pod.

• Skating on thin ice.

• Can't have your cake and eat it too.

• Light as a feather.

Steven won a brand new car! But he had to pay for the car insurance. "You can't have your cake and eat it too". What does that mean?

• He doesn't like chocolate cake.

• He can't have everything without working for it.

• He has to share his cake with his family.

• He should've bought cupcakes.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The basketball coach was worried the team would not win the tournament, but they told him it was in the bag. What did they mean?

• The team had all brought their bags to the game.

• They forgot to recycle the bags.

• Coach forgot to grocery shop that week.

• It was a for sure thing.

Which saying is like "Learn the ropes"?

• Raking my brain.

• Get the hang of it.

• In the bag.

• Hanging by a thread.

Julie can't watch scary movies, when she does her hair stands on end. What does "hair stands on end" mean?

• She likes to wear silly hair styles.

• She can keep a straight face.

• She enjoys movies.

• She gets frightened.