He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, pretending to be nice but really mean.
Idioms in Context

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He is pretending to be mean but is actually nice.
He is pretending to be nice but is actually mean.
He is genuinely nice and mean at the same time.
He makes excuses and blames others
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The new student is a fish out of water in this school.
The new student feels uncomfortable or out of place in this school.
The new student is a professional athlete in this school.
The new student is a teacher in this school.
The new student is a star student in this school.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Let's keep our fingers crossed for good news.
Expecting disappointment
Hoping for a negative outcome
Expressing optimism for a positive result
Anticipating bad news
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'.
To water the wrong plant
To climb the right tree
To dig in the right spot
To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Provide an example of using the idiom 'blessing in disguise' in a sentence.
The rain on my wedding day was a blessing in disguise because it brought good luck.
Getting a flat tire on the way to the interview was a blessing in disguise because it made me late.
Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to pursue my passion for writing.
I found a blessing in disguise when I lost my keys and couldn't drive to the party.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
She always has a chip on her shoulder. What does this idiom mean?
Always happy and carefree
Loves to eat chips
Never holds a grudge
Easily offended or ready to argue
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can you use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence?
No, I cannot use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence.
Yes, I can use the idiom 'spill the beans' in a sentence.
Yes, I can use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence.
Yes, I can use the idiom 'kick the bucket' in a sentence.
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