Idioms

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English
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Easy
Standards-aligned
Mary Cortez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
"Hold your horses!" said Mom as I reached for a cupcake. "I still need to add the frosting!" What is the meaning of this idiom?
stop or wait
apologize or admit that you are wrong
unable to think of something to say
teasing someone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
When Uncle Ted said he used to be a famous singer, he was just pulling my leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?
stop or wait
apologize or admit that you are wrong
unable to think of something to say
teasing someone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
My sister said I couldn't sing, but she had to eat her words when I won the talent contest! What is the meaning of this idiom?
stop or wait
apologize or admit that you are wrong
unable to think of something to say
teasing someone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
I am always tongue-tied when the teacher asks me a question. What is the meaning of this idiom?
stop or wait
apologize or admit that you are wrong
unable to think of something to say
teasing someone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Right before my dance recital, my mom told me to break a leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?
calm, not nervous
have good luck
ignore someone
make someone feel very sad
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
She was as cool as a cucumber when she told her teacher that her dog ate her homework. What is the meaning of this idiom?
calm, not nervous
have good luck
ignore someone
make someone feel very sad
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
She gave me the cold shoulder when I asked for a slice of her pizza. What is the meaning of this idiom?
calm, not nervous
have good luck
ignore someone
make someone feel very sad
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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