Idioms Quizz 1

What is an idiom?

• a comparison using "like" or "as"

• a phrase we use that has a different meaning than what the words actually mean.

• a special type of house

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What does the idiom, "a chip on your shoulder," mean?

• still being upset about something that happened in the past

• A task that can be completed very easily

• It's better to actually do something than just talk about it

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What does the idiom, "a piece of cake," mean?

• whenever something is done to make a bad situation worse than it already is

• still being upset about something that happened in the past

• a task that can be completed very easily

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What does the idiom, "actions speak louder than words," mean?

• very expensive; a large amount of money

• whenever something is done to make a bad situation worse than it already is

• it's better to actually do something than to just talk about it

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What does the idiom, "add fuel to the fire," mean?

• something that can be done very easily

• whenever something is done to make a bad situation worse

• very expensive; a large amount of money

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What does the idiom "an arm and a leg," mean?

• very expensive; a lot of money

• it's better to actually do something than to just talk about it

• still being upset about something that happened in the past

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Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

• Ever since he lost his job, he has had a chip on his shoulder.

• That test was so easy that I have a chip on my shoulder.

• The new iPhone costs a chip on your shoulder.

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Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

• That test was a piece of cake! I definitely aced that one.

• That test was a piece of cake. I definitely failed.

• I am so upset about losing my job. What a piece of cake.

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Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

• That test was easy!

  Actions speak louder than words.

• She says she is my best friend, but she never helps me when I need it. Actions speak louder than words.

• I fell down the stairs. Actions speak louder than words.

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Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

• Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to the fire.

• The new sports car costs adds fuel to the fire.

• My sister was upset with me, but we worked it out. I added fuel to the fire.

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