Idioms, Proverbs and Adages

Idioms, Proverbs and Adages

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Idioms, Proverbs and Adages

Idioms, Proverbs and Adages

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English

6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After Maya told everyone about the surprise party, her brother said, "You really let the cat out of the bag!" What does the idiom let the cat out of the bag mean?

To buy a new pet

To tell a secret that was supposed to be kept hidden

To be scared of cats

To make a big mess

Answer explanation

The idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, often accidentally. Maya revealed the secret of the surprise party.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each proverb to its correct meaning.

Don't rely on something good happening until it has actually happened.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

The person who starts early on a task has the best chance of success.

Two heads are better than one.

It's easier to solve a problem with two people working on it than one.

The early bird gets the worm.

Answer explanation

Each proverb is matched with its traditional meaning. 'Don't count your chickens...' warns against premature celebration, 'The early bird...' praises starting early, and 'Two heads...' highlights the value of collaboration.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Liam finished the difficult puzzle in just five minutes, he said, "That was a piece of cake!" What does the idiom a piece of cake mean?

Something that is very easy to do

A reward for finishing a task

A desire to eat dessert

Something that is confusing

Answer explanation

The idiom 'a piece of cake' is used to describe a task or activity that is extremely easy to complete. The puzzle was easy for Liam.

4.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort these common sayings into the correct categories: Idiom or Proverb/Adage.

Groups:

(a) Idiom

,

(b) Proverb/Adage

Actions speak louder than words

Break a leg

A stitch in time saves nine

Bite the bullet

Answer explanation

Idioms are phrases where the meaning isn't literal (e.g., 'break a leg' means 'good luck'). Proverbs and adages are short sayings that give advice or state a general truth (e.g., 'actions speak louder than words').

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses an idiom to show that someone is in a difficult or awkward situation?

I have to finish my homework soon.

I forgot my lunch and my wallet, so I'm really in a pickle.

My friend is on top of the world after winning the game.

I need to get my skates on or I'll be late.

Answer explanation

The idiom 'in a pickle' means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation. Forgetting both lunch and a wallet is a difficult situation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your teacher reminds the class, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket when studying for the final exam." What is the teacher advising you to do?

To study only the most important chapter.

To not carry too many things at once.

To not risk everything on the success of one single plan.

To ask a friend for their notes.

Answer explanation

The proverb 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' advises against depending on only one thing for success. The teacher means students should study multiple topics, not just one.

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each idiom to its figurative meaning.

To be very expensive

Hit the hay

To become too scared to do something

On the ball

To be alert and quick to understand

Get cold feet

To go to bed

Cost an arm and a leg

Answer explanation

Each idiom is matched with its non-literal meaning. 'Cost an arm and a leg' means expensive, 'hit the hay' means go to bed, 'on the ball' means alert, and 'get cold feet' means to become nervous.

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