Idioms in Context

In which of the following sentences is the idiom "down to the wire" used correctly?

• The project was completed down to the wire, with plenty of time to spare.

• The race was exciting and went down to the wire.

• She was down to the wire when she decided to start a new hobby.

• He was down to the wire after winning the lottery.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom "call the shots" mean in the context of a team project?

• To make the decisions

• To take photographs

• To shoot a basketball

• To call for help

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the sentence "After losing the first set, the tennis player decided to throw in the towel," what does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?

• To continue fighting

• To give up

• To win easily

• To take a break

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses the idiom "hit it out of the park" correctly?

• She hit it out of the park when she decided to quit her job.

• He hit it out of the park by scoring the winning goal.

• The presentation was so good, it hit it out of the park.

• They hit it out of the park by arriving late.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In literature, if a character is described as "skating on thin ice," what is the author implying about the character's situation?

• The character is in a safe position.

• The character is taking a risk.

• The character is feeling cold.

• The character is moving quickly.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the idiom in the following sentence: "The new policy was a game changer for the company."

• New policy

• Game changer

• For the company

• Was a

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom "level playing field" mean in the context of a business negotiation?

• A field that is flat

• An equal opportunity for all parties

• A competitive advantage

• A disadvantageous position

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In literature, if a character is "on the ball," what is the author suggesting about the character?

• The character is clumsy.

• The character is attentive and competent.

• The character is playing a sport.

• The character is confused.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom "throw a curveball"?

• She decided to throw a curveball by baking a cake.

• The teacher threw a curveball with an unexpected quiz.

• He threw a curveball by running faster.

• They threw a curveball by cleaning the house.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom "get the ball rolling" mean in the context of starting a new project?

• To stop the project

• To delay the project

• To initiate the project

• To finish the project

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B