What is an idiom?

Understanding Idioms and Their Meanings

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Aiden Montgomery
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English, Education
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4th - 6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A literal expression
A phrase with a hidden meaning
A type of poem
A scientific term
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'ants in your pants' mean?
Feeling itchy
Being very excited
Being nervous
Having insects in your clothing
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, why did the person seem to have 'ants in their pants'?
They were excited about a good grade
They were nervous about an exam
They were uncomfortable
They were trying to get attention
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'bend over backwards' mean?
To physically bend your body
To try very hard to please someone
To be flexible
To give up easily
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with Simone, what was she trying to achieve by 'bending over backwards'?
To finish her homework
To win a competition
To get concert tickets
To impress her friends
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following actions did Simone NOT do to 'bend over backwards'?
Cooking dinner
Taking out the trash
Doing the laundry
Walking the dog
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of using idioms in language?
To express ideas creatively
To simplify communication
To make language more complex
To confuse listeners
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did you learn about idioms in this lesson?
Idioms are only used in comics
Idioms have hidden meanings
Idioms are literal expressions
Idioms are scientific terms
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