Vocabulary and Idioms Quiz

What does it mean if something "crumbles"?

• It breaks into tiny pieces.

• It becomes stronger.

• It grows quickly.

• It becomes shiny.

Which word means the same as "delicate"?

• Tough

• Strong

• Easily broken

• Heavy

Which sentence uses the word "swift" correctly?

• The slow turtle was swift.

• The fast rabbit moved swiftly.

• The wind was swift and gentle.

• The snail was swift like lightning.

What does "glorious" mean in this sentence?

• The glorious sunset was boring and gray.

• The glorious party was loud and fun.

• The glorious day was rainy and dark.

• The glorious song was quiet and sad.

What does it mean if someone has a "radiant" smile?

• Their smile is bright and happy.

• Their smile is shy.

• Their smile is hidden.

• Their smile is unhappy.

Which of these can be called "fragile"?

• A rock

• A glass

• A hammer

• A table

Which sentence uses the word "cozy" correctly?

• The blanket was cozy and soft.

• The cozy chair was hard.

• The cozy room was cold.

• The cozy bed was uncomfortable.

If someone "beats the clock," what have they done?

• They broke the clock.

• They finished something just before time ran out.

• They lost track of time.

• They made the clock run faster.

If you finish your homework "in the nick of time," what does it mean?

• You finished it early.

• You finished it just before it was due.

• You didn’t finish it at all.

• You finished it very late.

What does it mean to work "around the clock"?

• To work only during the day

• To work for a few hours

• To work without stopping

• To work only at night