Bite off More Than One Can Chew

Bite off More Than One Can Chew

Assessment

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Life Skills

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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Max is preparing dinner for his class but realizes he's overwhelmed by the task. The idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' is explained, highlighting its origins and meaning. As time runs out, Max decides to order pizzas for the group instead.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is Max facing while preparing dinner?

He is cooking for more people than usual.

He doesn't have enough ingredients.

He forgot the recipe.

He is cooking for a competition.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?

To eat too quickly.

To eat without tasting.

To take on more than you can handle.

To chew loudly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' originate from?

A traditional European saying.

A 19th-century American practice.

A popular children's story.

A famous chef's advice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it dangerous to 'bite off more than you can chew'?

You might get a toothache.

You could get a stomach ache.

You could choke.

You might lose your appetite.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution does Max come up with when he runs out of time?

He cancels the dinner.

He orders pizzas for everyone.

He asks his friend to help cook.

He decides to cook faster.