Idioms

What is an idiom?

• A form of figurative language

• A literal expression

• A combination of separate words

• A type of poetry

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How can understanding idioms make you a better reader?

• By improving vocabulary

• By enhancing grammar skills

• By increasing reading speed

• By improving pronunciation

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What does the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It's raining very hard

• It's raining actual cats and dogs

• It's a sunny day

• It's a metaphor for happiness

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Why can idioms be tricky for people learning English?

• Because idioms have literal meanings

• Because idioms are rarely used

• Because idioms are difficult to pronounce

• Because idioms have figurative meanings

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How many idioms are estimated to be used in the English language today?

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

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What did William Shakespeare do with idioms?

• He used and created many idioms

• He avoided using idioms

• He translated idioms into other languages

• He wrote books about idioms

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What does the idiom 'These groceries cost an arm and a leg' mean?

• The groceries are very heavy

• The groceries are very cheap

• The groceries are very expensive

• The groceries are very fresh

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How can idioms be practiced in real life?

• By reading and listening

• By playing video games

• By watching movies

• By doing math problems

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What does the idiom 'This cupcake is out of this world' mean?

• The cupcake is floating in outer space

• The cupcake is not tasty

• The cupcake is delicious

• The cupcake is too expensive

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