Idioms and Puns

Idioms and Puns

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Other

4th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explores idioms and puns, explaining their definitions, uses, and examples. Idioms are phrases with figurative meanings, commonly used in everyday language. The tutorial provides examples like 'keep my head above water' to illustrate idioms. Puns are humorous uses of words with multiple meanings or similar sounds. Examples include 'didn't pan out' and 'give peas a chance.' Both idioms and puns enrich language by adding depth and humor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the figurative meaning of the idiom 'I can't keep my head above water'?

Someone is swimming.

Someone is literally drowning.

Someone is struggling to manage a situation.

Someone is learning to dive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains an idiom?

The dog is barking loudly.

The cat is on the roof.

It's raining cats and dogs.

The sun is shining brightly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a pun?

A literal expression.

A type of idiom.

A humorous use of a word with multiple meanings.

A serious statement.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the pun 'I went looking for gold, but it didn't pan out', what does 'pan out' mean?

To cook something.

To succeed or go well.

To find gold.

To wash something.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is an example of a pun?

Give peas a chance.

Give peace a chance.

The early bird catches the worm.

A stitch in time saves nine.

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