Idioms, Adages and Proverbs Quiz

What is an idiom?

• words or phrases which mean something different from its literal meaning

• a comparison of two different things using like or as

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What is the definition of proverbs & adages?

• well known sayings containing wise thoughts or advice

• phrase that means something different from its literal meaning

• a comparison of two different things without using the words like or as

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "smart cookie" mean?

• very smart

• hungry

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "in the doghouse" mean?

• to get your dog

• to be in trouble

• to lay down

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Finish the idiom: "it's raining __________"

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Finish the idiom: The old lady walked at a ______ pace.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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Rose cried _________ tears after her teacher caught her cheating on the test.

• alligator

• lizard

• clown

• crocodile

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CCSS.L.3.6

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CCSS.L.K.5A

Mia looked like a ________ dollars in her new blue dress.

• two

• hundred

• million

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CCSS.L.1.6

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CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "to lose your marbles" mean?

• Be forgetful

• Go crazy

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CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "break a leg" mean?

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B