The Last Straw

What is the meaning of the idiom 'the last straw'?

• A final problem that makes a situation unbearable

• A piece of straw that is last in a sequence

• The last chance to do something

• A straw used for drinking

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which sentence uses 'the last straw' correctly?

• The last straw was delicious.

• The last straw broke the camel's back.

• I found the last straw in the barn.

• She drank from the last straw.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the correct usage of 'the last straw' in a sentence.

• The last straw was a beautiful sight.

• The last straw was when he forgot my birthday.

• I used the last straw to drink my juice.

• The last straw is a type of grass.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What part of speech is 'straw' in the idiom 'the last straw'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following best describes the tone of a situation described as 'the last straw'?

• Joyful

• Frustrated

• Indifferent

• Excited

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the idiom 'the last straw', what does 'straw' metaphorically represent?

• A small problem

• A large problem

• A solution

• A reward

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Choose the sentence that best illustrates the meaning of 'the last straw'.

• The last straw was when the car broke down again.

• The last straw was a sunny day.

• The last straw was a new beginning.

• The last straw was a delicious meal.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the origin of the idiom 'the last straw'?

• Aesop's Fables

• The Bible

• An old English proverb

• Shakespeare's plays

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following is a synonym for 'the last straw'?

• Breaking point

• First step

• New opportunity

• Happy ending

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

How does the idiom 'the last straw' relate to patience?

• It signifies the end of patience.

• It signifies the beginning of patience.

• It has no relation to patience.

• It signifies an increase in patience.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B