Understanding Idioms: Chip on Your Shoulder

Understanding Idioms: Chip on Your Shoulder

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English, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the concept of idioms, which are phrases that cannot be taken literally. It uses two examples: 'ants in your pants', meaning being excited, and 'chip on your shoulder', meaning holding a grudge. The video uses illustrations and examples to clarify these idioms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

A literal phrase

A type of insect

A phrase with a non-literal meaning

A type of clothing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'ants in your pants' mean?

Being very calm

Feeling itchy

Being very excited

Having insects in your clothing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did James have a 'chip on his shoulder'?

He was carrying a bag of chips

He was upset about losing a competition

He was happy about winning a prize

He was feeling hungry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'chip on your shoulder' signify?

Carrying a physical object

Being overly happy

Holding a grudge

Feeling tired

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson's conclusion?

Summarizing the idiom 'chip on your shoulder'

Introducing a new idiom

Discussing idioms in general

Explaining the idiom 'ants in your pants'