Understanding 'As Red As' Expressions

Understanding 'As Red As' Expressions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, English

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial explains the idioms 'red as a beet' and 'red as a lobster'. 'Red as a lobster' is commonly used to describe sunburn, especially among tourists, but can also refer to embarrassment. 'Red as a beetroot' is typically used to describe someone who is embarrassed. The video concludes with a reminder to use these idioms appropriately and a light-hearted note about avoiding sunburn.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two expressions introduced in the video?

'As black as coal' and 'as brown as chocolate'

'As red as a beet fruit' and 'as red as a lobster'

'As blue as the sky' and 'as green as grass'

'As yellow as a banana' and 'as white as snow'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition is 'as red as a lobster' most commonly associated with?

Happiness

Cold weather

Sunburn

Embarrassment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does a lobster turn red when cooked?

Its shell changes color

It reacts with water

It is naturally red

It absorbs the heat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical context for using 'as red as a beet fruit'?

Anger

Embarrassment

Sunburn

Excitement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the irregular plural form of 'beetroot' mentioned in the video?

Beetroots

Beetrees

Beetro

Beetroot

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which expression is more commonly used for sunburn?

'As red as a tomato'

'As red as a cherry'

'As red as a lobster'

'As red as a beet fruit'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which expression is more commonly used for embarrassment?

'As red as a lobster'

'As red as a sunset'

'As red as a beet fruit'

'As red as a rose'

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