Understanding Common Idioms and Their Meanings

Understanding Common Idioms and Their Meanings

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Amelia Wright

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This video tutorial covers 15 idioms and phrases, explaining their meanings and providing examples of how they are used in everyday language. The tutorial includes idioms like 'see eye to eye', 'once in a blue moon', and 'cost an arm and a leg'. It also offers practical exercises to help viewers understand and apply these idioms in context. The video concludes with fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'see eye to eye' mean?

To misunderstand someone

To agree with someone

To have a physical confrontation

To look at someone directly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If something happens 'once in a blue moon', how often does it occur?

Rarely

Every week

Every month

Very frequently

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'to hit the books'?

To write a book

To read a novel

To study hard

To hit someone with a book

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'a piece of cake' refer to?

A small portion

A difficult task

An easy task

A delicious dessert

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to feel 'under the weather'?

To be very happy

To be unwell

To be in a storm

To be outdoors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If it's 'raining cats and dogs', what is the weather like?

Very snowy

Very rainy

Very sunny

Very windy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

To buy a cat

To hide something

To reveal a secret

To release a pet

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