Exploring Idioms and Adages in English Language Arts

Exploring Idioms and Adages in English Language Arts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

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Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial introduces idioms and adages, explaining their meanings and uses. It provides examples of idioms like 'on thin ice' and 'come rain or shine,' and adages such as 'a penny saved is a penny earned.' The tutorial emphasizes understanding these expressions to enhance language skills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'as easy as abc' imply?

Something is very difficult

Something is very easy

None of the above

Learning the alphabet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What situation does 'he is in hot water' describe?

He is cooking

He is in trouble

He is in a relaxing situation

He is physically in hot water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does being 'on thin ice' signify?

Skating on a frozen pond

None of the above

Being in a risky or delicate situation

The ice is literally thin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'come rain or shine' mean?

Only when it's sunny or rainy

It will definitely rain or shine

Regardless of the circumstances

Weather changes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with many adages?

Isaac Newton

William Shakespeare

Albert Einstein

Benjamin Franklin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'a penny saved is a penny earned' suggest?

Pennies are important

None of the above

Earning money is hard

Saving money is valuable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'don't put the cart before the horse' imply?

None of the above

Carts are less important than horses

Do things in the proper order

Always put the horse before the cart

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'slow and steady wins the race'?

Consistency and perseverance lead to success

None of the above

Speed is not important in a race

Racing slowly is always better

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'the early bird catches the worm' mean?

Worms are caught in the morning

Birds like worms

Being early leads to success

None of the above