Understanding Idioms: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

What is the primary reason idioms cannot be understood by translating them word for word?

• They are too complex.

• They have a unique meaning understood only by speakers of that language.

• They are not used frequently.

• They are always in a foreign language.

In the story, what role does the security guard play in illustrating the idiom 'a wolf in sheep's clothing'?

• He is a thief who appears charming and innocent.

• He is a new employee learning the ropes.

• He is a harmless employee.

• He is a hero who saves the bank.

Why would a wolf want to disguise itself as a sheep according to the idiom?

• To protect the sheep.

• To blend in and catch the sheep off guard.

• To become a part of the sheep herd.

• To learn how to be a sheep.

What is one method suggested for understanding idioms better?

• Reading them in a dictionary.

• Ignoring them completely.

• Drawing a picture that includes context clues.

• Asking someone else for the meaning.

What is the final step in figuring out the meaning of an idiom?

• Translate it into another language.

• Memorize it without understanding.

• Use it in a sentence.

• Draw a picture that includes the idiom and context clues.