
Understanding Idioms and Context Clues
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English, Education
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an idiom?
A mathematical equation
A phrase that means exactly what it says
A phrase with a unique meaning not deducible from the individual words
A sentence that can be translated word for word into any language
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't idioms be translated word for word into another language?
They are too long
They are not recognized by dictionaries
They are only used in poetry
They have a unique meaning specific to the language
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are context clues?
Hints found in surrounding words and sentences
A type of idiom
A foreign language translation
A mathematical formula
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
It is a sunny day
It is raining very hard
Animals are playing outside
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in understanding an idiom?
Ignore it
Ask someone else
Imagine the idiom
Translate it word for word
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical context helps explain 'the pot calling the kettle black'?
Kettles were used for boiling water
Pots and kettles were both black
Kettles were shiny silver and pots were black
Pots were used for cooking
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'the pot calling the kettle black' imply?
Ignoring others
Accusing others of traits you don't have
Complimenting others
Accusing others of traits you yourself possess
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