The Idiom Detectives (Idiom Quiz)

The Idiom Detectives (Idiom Quiz)

Assessment

Passage

English

3rd Grade

Medium

Created by

Genevieve Bolduc

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main activity of Lily and Max in the story?

Solving mysteries

Baking cookies

Playing on swings

Reading books

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean according to the story?

Raining lightly

Raining heavily

Cats and dogs are falling from the sky

A storm is coming

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the wise old librarian in the story?

Mrs. Wise

Mr. Bookworm

Mrs. Crumble

Sam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'wild goose chase' mean in the context of the story?

A fun adventure

A difficult search

Chasing geese

A simple task

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lily and Max do after learning the idioms?

They went home

They shared their findings with Mrs. Wise

They played in the park

They continued to the library

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'sharp as tacks' mean in the context of the story?

It means very intelligent or quick-witted.
It indicates someone who is very cautious or careful.
It refers to being physically sharp or pointed.
It means very dull or slow-witted.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean according to the story?

To reveal a secret.
To hide information
To cook a meal
To make a mess

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean as it is used in the text?

To make a mistake
To be exactly right or accurate about something.
To avoid a problem
To take a break