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 __________

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Ordinary and familiar words that may vary from region to region

• colloquialisms

• jargon

• idioms

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed

• formal

• informal

• slang

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

______________ are most easily described as slang.

• Colloquialisms

• Euphemisms

• Neither

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Is this an example of colloquialisms or jargon:

The lady is as blind as a bat.

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Is this an example of colloquialisms or jargon:

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

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• A) Go to sleep

• B) Start working

• C) Eat dinner

• D) Go for a run

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B