Task on Idiomatic Expressions

I am sad. Sarah is giving me a cold shoulder.

• act generous with someone

• act unfriendly with someone

• act concerned with someone

• act with support toward someone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I feel on edge for tomorrow's presentation.

• happy

• nervous

• lost

• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I feel in the dark with this situation.

• confused

• sad

• without lights

• concerned

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I won't invite Lucy to the party. She's always on the go.

• mad

• busy

• selfish

• serious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

William will keep quiet only when pigs fly. Source: theidioms.com

• impossible

• someday

• when pigs exist

• someone tells

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I am about to finish the semester. I am on the pig's back.

• busy

• happy

• nervous

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

When you “hit the book”, it means to

• study smart

• not study

• study hard

• study in group

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

When you “blow off steam”, it means you are

• furious

• delighted

• confused

• intrigued

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

“Cut to the chase” means someone wants ____ details.

• essential

• all the

• no

• fast

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

This “rings a bell” means it sounds

• good

• interesting

• difficult

• familiar

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B