Short Passage to Find Meaning of Phrases from Story

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is meant by 'the elephant in the room' in the passage?

• A literal elephant present

• An obvious problem that is being ignored

• A large object in the room

• A surprise guest

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the story, what does 'kick the bucket' mean?

• To start a task

• To die

• To kick a physical bucket

• To end a relationship

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'spill the beans' mean as used in the passage?

• To spill actual beans

• To reveal a secret

• To cook beans

• To plant seeds

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4