
Idioms, Proverbs and Adages
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Angela Lock
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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.
The early bird gets the worm.
The person who starts early on a task has the best chance of success.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
It's easier to solve a problem with two people working on it than one.
Two heads are better than one.
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 become too scared to do something
Hit the hay
To be alert and quick to understand
Cost an arm and a leg
To go to bed
On the ball
To be very expensive
Get cold feet
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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