Understanding Idioms

How can context clues help in understanding idioms?

• They provide the exact definition of the idiom.

• They show how the idiom is used in a sentence.

• They translate the idiom into another language.

• They make the idiom rhyme with other words.

In the sentence, why did the friends quickly forgive each other?

• They realized it was only one person's fault.

• They agreed that it takes two to tango.

• They wanted to avoid dancing.

• They were tired of arguing.

What should you look at to understand the meaning of an idiom?

• The dictionary definition.

• The context clues.

• The number of words.

• The length of the sentence.

In the example given, what did the friends agree on during a conflict?

• To never speak again.

• That one person was wrong.

• It takes two to tango.

• To ignore the problem.

What is the result when the friends realize "it takes two to tango"?

• They argue more.

• They quickly forgive one another.

• They stop talking.

• They blame each other.

What does the idiom "cut corners" mean?

• To take shortcuts or do something in the quickest or easiest way

• To build a house quickly

• To make a corner sharp

• To cut paper into shapes

How did Maria respond when Carol asked what was wrong?

• She told the truth

• She ignored Carol

• She forced a smile and said, "Oh, nothing."

• She started crying

How can figurative meanings of idioms be learned?

• By using context clues

• By memorizing definitions

• By ignoring them

• By asking friends

Idioms are common to what?

• A particular culture

• Every language

• All animals

• The universe

Which of the following is an example of using "when pigs fly" in a sentence?

• I will finish my homework when pigs fly.

• I will go to the park when pigs fly.

• I will eat dinner when pigs fly.

• I will read a book when pigs fly.