Idiom Challenge
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English
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
Digging in the right spot
Sitting under the right tree
Pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.
Chasing the right tree
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone says 'break a leg' to you, what are they actually wishing you?
Safe travels
Have a great day
Good luck
Get well soon
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'.
To hit the nail on the foot
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
To miss the nail completely
To hit a nail with a hammer
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When someone says 'raining cats and dogs', what are they trying to convey?
Sunny weather
Heavy rain
Snowing heavily
Raining frogs
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Interpret the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg'.
Burn a hole in the pocket
Cost a hand and a foot
Break the bank
Very expensive or costly
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when someone says 'piece of cake'?
A type of dessert
A type of bread
Something very easy
Something very difficult
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the figurative meaning of 'burning the midnight oil'.
Burning candles during the day
Working late into the night, especially on intellectual or academic tasks.
Sleeping early at night
Cooking a late-night meal
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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