Short Passage to Find Meaning of Phrases from Story
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'break the ice' mean in the context of a story?
To shatter ice physically
To initiate conversation in a social setting
To create a cold atmosphere
To end a relationship
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the passage, the phrase 'hit the nail on the head' is used. What does it mean?
To physically hit a nail
To be exactly correct
To make a mistake
To start a task
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'a blessing in disguise' as used in the story?
A curse
An apparent misfortune that results in something good
A visible blessing
A hidden curse
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the meaning of 'the ball is in your court' from the passage.
The ball is physically in your possession
It's your turn to make a decision
You are playing a sport
You are in a courtroom
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does 'burning the midnight oil' imply in the context of the story?
Working late into the night
Wasting resources
Starting a fire
Sleeping early
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the passage, 'let the cat out of the bag' is mentioned. What does it mean?
To release a cat
To reveal a secret
To hide something
To buy a cat
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'once in a blue moon' signify in the story?
Happening very rarely
Occurring frequently
A lunar event
A sad occasion
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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