Colloquialism

What does the colloquial word "wanna" mean in this sentence?

"I wanna go home!"

• went to

• wish to

• want to

• won't

The drunkard crashed on the sofa.

What does the slang term "crashed" mean in the sentence?

• eat a large amount of food

• relax with friends

• to bargain

• to fall asleep hard

As poor as a __________

Ordinary and familiar words that may vary from region to region

• colloquialisms

• jargon

• idioms

Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed

• formal

• informal

• slang

______________ are most easily described as slang.

• Colloquialisms

• Euphemisms

• Neither

Is this an example of colloquialisms or jargon:

The lady is as blind as a bat.

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

Is this an example of colloquialisms or jargon:

I've been flat out like a lizard drinking since 8 o'clock this morning.

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

Is this an example of colloquialisms or jargon:

He's is as happy as Larry because he found the secret treasure.

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

What does the colloquial phrase 'hit the hay' mean?

• A) Go to sleep

• B) Start working

• C) Eat dinner

• D) Go for a run