Search Header Logo

Idioms

Authored by Mary Cortez

English

3rd - 5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 297+ times

Idioms
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

10 questions

Show all answers

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

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Microsoft

Continue with Microsoft

or continue with

Facebook

Facebook

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?