
American Idioms List 6 - Study Guide
Authored by Daniel Crean
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "over the hill" mean?
To overcome a difficult situation
To be too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work
To literally climb over a hill
To be at the peak of one's life
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "On the tip of one's tongue" mean?
To speak without thinking
To have something to say that is not important
About to be said or almost remembered but the person can't quite think of the exact word or phrase
To say something that is very obvious
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "A jack of all trades" mean?
A person who is skilled in many areas
A person who trades playing cards
A person who works in one specific trade
A person who is named Jack and has multiple jobs
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "tell a white lie" mean?
To tell a very big and obvious lie
To tell information that is not truthful to someone in order not to hurt their feelings
To always tell the truth, no matter the situation
To tell a lie that is easily caught
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example best illustrates "tell a white lie"?
I told my friend I liked her dress, even though I didn't, to avoid hurting her feelings.
I admitted to breaking the vase to my mother because honesty is important.
I promised to keep a secret and never told anyone.
I explained the rules of the game clearly and truthfully to the new player.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "no spring chicken" mean?
A young and inexperienced person
A person who is no longer young
A chicken that is born in spring
A person who dislikes spring
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an idiom?
A word that sounds like its meaning
A phrase or group of words that has a specific idea that is different from its direct, literal meaning
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A direct statement of fact
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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