Idioms from Shakespeare
Authored by Deborah Goodwin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Shakespeare is said to have added how many words and phrases to the English language that are still in use today?
more than 200
more than 2000
more than 20,000
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
What might have happened is not important - it's what did happen that matters.
neither here nor there
come what may
mum's the word
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
Monica and Sam are in a difficult position right now - they've sold their house, but their new one isn't ready yet.
had them in stitches
the world's their oyster
in a pickle
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
My partner says he'll stay by my side, whatever happens.
too much of a good thing
come what may
in my heart of hearts
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
With a talent like yours, you can do whatever you want with your life.
in your heart of hearts
the world's your oyster
too much of a good thing
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
My nephew made me laugh a lot last weekend - he was hilarious.
in a pickle
too much of a good thing
had me in stitches
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct idiom to replace the bold phrase.
Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell anyone.
mum's the word
come full circle
too much of a good thing
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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