Idiom Quiz

What does the idiom 'A steal' mean?

• Something that costs more than it's worth

• A bargain

• A type of theft

• An expensive item

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does it mean to 'dig your heels in'?

• To change your mind

• To resist or refuse to change

• To agree with someone

• To be flexible

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'the eleventh hour' refer to?

• A time for rest

• The last minute

• A time for celebration

• A time for work

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'moral fiber' refer to?

• The ability to lie

• The inner strength to do what is right

• A measure of intelligence

• A type of fabric

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is a 'pep talk'?

• A type of exam

• A casual conversation

• A speech of encouragement

• A motivational book

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does it mean to 'short-change' someone?

• To ignore them

• To charge them more

• To give less than what is needed

• To give them extra

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does it mean if someone is 'hot under the collar'?

• They are confused

• They are feeling cold

• They are angry or bothered

• They are happy

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the sentence 'The pizza delivery came in the eleventh hour', what does it imply?

• It was delivered early

• It was delivered on time

• It was delivered at the last minute

• It was delivered late

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the sentence 'He got hot under the collar when he was blamed for something he did not do' imply?

• He was happy

• He was indifferent

• He was angry

• He was confused

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What should teachers never do according to the text?

• Ignore their students

• Give too much homework

• Short-change their students

• Encourage their students

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4