IDIOMS AND PROVERBS

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb.

I promised to run every day, but that was easier said than done.

• easily said

• easily done

• easier to talk about than to do

• easier to run than to promise

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If I want to be a good runner, I have to practice. I know that practice makes perfect!

• Being perfect is important.

• You must practice perfectly.

• You must practive something every day.

• Practicing is the way to get good at something.

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When I won my first race, I gave credit where credit was due, and I thanked Omar for helping me.

• used a credit card to pay a bill

• gave thanks to someone who deserved it

• gave money that was owed to someone

• had to give away a prize

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Omar said, "Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Run a little each day, and soon you'll become a good runner."

• If you run slowly, you will win races.

• It is better to run slowly than to win a race.

• Slow workers have the most success.

• Patience and hard word bring success.

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I was all ears when Mai shared her news.

• feeling my ears grow

• getting a headache

• listening carefuly

• unable to hear

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Mai said, "I've just heard it from the horse's mouth. Our school is going to have an auction to raise money."

• from a hrose trainer

• from an animal doctor

• from the mouth of a horse

• from a trustworthy person

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I held my tongue even though I knew that mai probably found out from her mom, our school principal.

• kept quiet

• grabbed my tongue

• stuck out my tongue

• made a funny face

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If you want to solve the problem, you must take the bull by horns.

• Face a difficulty or danger confidently.

• Run away from a difficulty or danger.

• Face a difficulty or danger timidly.

• Pull the bull's horns.

"I dropped Spots at recess and he ran away!", said Alex.

"You're really in a pickle now!", said Makena.

• in the cafeteria

• in a good situation

• in need of something

• in trouble

"I don't have to go to school, I'm going to be a professional basketball player when I grow up," Tyler said.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket!" Ms. Berger said.

• to think positive

• to agree with something

• always have a backup plan

• don't do something because everyone else is doing it