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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an idiom?
A word or phrase that means exactly what it says.
A type of metaphor used in poetry.
A word or phrase that does not mean what it says, but has a figurative meaning understood through common use.
A grammatical structure used in formal writing.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
It means something is very cheap.
It means something is very expensive.
It means something is difficult to obtain.
It means something is worth a lot of effort.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
To feel ill or unwell.
To be in a good mood.
To be outside in the rain.
To feel excited and energetic.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
To keep a secret safe
To accidentally reveal a secret
To make a loud noise
To let someone down
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the idiom "break a leg" mean?
It means to actually break a leg.
It is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
It refers to a bad performance.
It is a term used in sports to indicate a foul.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To make a mistake
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
To avoid the issue
To take a break from work
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can idioms vary across cultures?
Idioms are the same in every culture and language.
Idioms can differ significantly between cultures, with each language having its own unique expressions that may not translate directly.
Idioms are only found in spoken language, not in written forms.
Idioms are universal and have the same meaning everywhere.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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