Idioms in Context

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

• 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

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Use the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' in a sentence.

• I bought a book that cost an arm and a leg.

• Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg.

• I lost my arm and a leg in a car accident.

• The new shoes cost an arm and a leg.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To fix a broken piece of ice

• To initiate a conversation or social interaction

• To start a fire

• To avoid a social interaction

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the idiom 'cutting corners'?

• To follow the rules

• To do something in the easiest or quickest way, often sacrificing quality or safety.

• To put in extra effort

• To take the long route

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B