Idioms Check In

What is an idiom?

• A form of figurative language

• A literal expression

• A combination of separate words

• A type of poetry

How can understanding idioms make you a better reader?

• By improving vocabulary

• By enhancing grammar skills

• By increasing reading speed

• By improving handwriting

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 time to play with pets

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

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

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

What does the idiom 'You're driving me up the wall' mean?

• You're making me laugh

• You're making me angry

• You're taking me on a road trip

• You're helping me decorate

What is an idiom?

• A comparison not using like or as
• An exaggeration
• A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
• The same beginning sounds repeated

The student was sent to the nurse's office because he was feeling under the weather.

• sick
• relaxing
• in trouble 
• taking attention away from someone else

True or False. Don't cry over spilt milk. Means, there's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed.

• False

• True

What does “he’s a couch potato” really mean?

• He is planting potatoes under the couch.
• He is eating a potato on the couch.
• He is lazy and doesn’t move a lot.