Infer the Meaning

Quiz
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We tried to give Tommy a surprise party for his birthday, but you let the cat out of the bag.
The idiom let the cat out of the bag means:
to hide a secret
to let out a secret
to host a birthday party
to spoil a surprise party
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jeffrey was a fast learner, so he knew that the history test would be a piece of cake. The idiom piece of cake means:
easy
hard
light
sweet
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Kylie’s mother wanted her to play the piano but, it is not her cup of tea. What is the meaning of this idiom?
Kylie doesn't like tea.
She is good at playing the piano.
Playing the piano is not her favorite.
She was neither good nor enjoyed playing the piano.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree.
What is the meaning of the idiom barking up at the wrong tree?
to reveal a secret
to pursue a wrong choice
to let other people do your work
to look for another tree to bark on
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The lawyer knew that beating around the bush would get Tom all worked up.
What does the idiom beating around the bush mean?
cutting a tree
playing circles around a bush
speaking indirectly about the issue
disregarding the truth about the case
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Don’t challenge Mike to a dance off unless you are ready because he will get in a dance battle at the drop of a hat.
What is the meaning of the idiom?
making decision
wearing a hat while dancing
winning in a dance contest
without any hesitation
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After seeing his progress report grades, Jack knew that he had to hit the books. or lost his scholarship. What is the meaning of the idiom hit the books?
go to the library
ignore his books
read his books
study hard
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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