Common Used Idioms

After taking a test, Maria said it was a piece of cake. All of her studying had paid off. How did Maria feel about the test?

• It took a long time.

• It was easy.

• She was worried.

• It made her hungry.

"Your brother is already in a bad mood. Don't add fuel to the fire by laughing at him," said Mom. What did Mom mean?

• Don't make the situation worse.

• Don't start a fire.

• Don't make him laugh.

• Don't burn yourself.

Michael was disappointed when his invention failed and he had to go back to square one. What did Michael have to do?

• work backwards

• give up

• ask for help

• start over from the beginning

After an exhausting day of work on the farm, Mrs. Jackson decided to hit the hay earlier than usual. What was Mrs. Jackson going to do?

• go to bed

• wake up

• get some hay for her animals

• punch something

The detective thought they had solved the case. It turned out they were barking up the wrong tree. What can you tell about the detectives?

• They looked for clues behind a tree.

• They were wrong about the case.

• They used a police dog.

• They solved the case.

I asked my dad if I could have a dirt bike. He said I could have one when pigs fly. When will I be able to get a dirt bike?

• never

• when dad sees a flying pig

• soon

• when I teach my pig to fly

Coach told me to sit tonight's game out because I'm feeling under the weather. Why won't Coach let me play?

• It is raining.

• I am in a bad mood.

• I am sick.

• I didn't go to practice.

The skateboard my brother wants costs an arm and a leg. He wonders if someone will get it for his birthday. What can you tell about the skateboard?

• It is really fast.

• It is cheap.

• It is the best one.

• It is expensive.

When my sister's favorite doll broke, she decided not to cry over spilt milk. She would just save money for a new one. Which statement describes my sister?

• She wasn't going to let herself get upset about the doll.

• She was angry that she had to save money for a new doll.

• She was glad the doll broke.

Shark Eye shells are a dime a dozen. I see them all over the beach every time we go. What describes Shark Eye shells?

• beautiful and rare

• common and easy to find

• valuable

• found only where sharks live