Exploring Common English Idioms and Their Meanings
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Mathematics
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Mia Campbell
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'Let the cat out of the bag' imply?
Revealing a secret unintentionally
Bringing a pet to a public area
Packing belongings for a trip
Starting a new project
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Pitch in' mean?
To contribute or help
To start a new game
To sing in a choir
To throw something away
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does 'Once in a blue moon' occur?
Every full moon
Rarely
Frequently
Once a week
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'Straight from the horse's mouth'?
A misunderstanding
Directly from the source or involved person
Information from an unreliable source
A story about horses
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Up a creek without a paddle' signify?
Being in a difficult situation without help
Going on a boat trip
A type of outdoor adventure
Learning to swim
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Give it a whirl' encourage someone to do?
To start a machine
To try something new
To give up on a task
To spin around
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does feeling 'Under the weather' mean?
Feeling extremely happy
Being outdoors
Feeling unwell or sick
Enjoying rainy weather
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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