
Understanding Idioms and Proverbs
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English, Education
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between an idiom and a proverb?
Proverbs are phrases with meanings different from their words, while idioms are traditional sayings.
Idioms are always longer than proverbs.
Idioms are phrases with meanings different from their words, while proverbs are traditional sayings.
Idioms and proverbs have the same meaning.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional idiom?
On account of
Tried his hand
In the nick of time
Over the moon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'to wash one's hands' mean?
To take responsibility
To refuse to be involved
To clean one's hands
To apologize
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of idiomatic phrase describes a noun?
Verb idiom
Prepositional phrase
Adjective phrase
Adverbial phrase
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of proverbs?
They are longer than idioms.
They are always questions.
They express traditionally held truths.
They are always humorous.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the proverb 'All that glitters is not gold' imply?
Appearances can be deceiving.
Gold is the most precious metal.
Only gold is valuable.
Everything shiny is valuable.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do cultural contexts influence idioms and proverbs?
They make them difficult to understand.
They have no influence.
They make them universal.
They give them specific meanings.
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