What is an idiom?

Understanding Idioms and Their Meanings

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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of poem
A grammatical rule
A phrase with a hidden meaning
A literal expression
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to learn idioms?
To sound more natural in conversations
To improve grammar
To write better essays
To learn new vocabulary
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Once in a blue moon' mean?
Something that happens frequently
Something that happens rarely
Something that happens every day
Something that never happens
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'Once in a blue moon'?
I visit my grandparents once in a blue moon.
I go to the gym every week.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
I eat breakfast every morning.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the term 'blue moon'?
It comes from the Old English word 'belewe' meaning betrayer.
It refers to a moon that appears every month.
It is a modern expression with no historical background.
It refers to a moon that is actually blue.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the 'betrayer moon' signify?
A time to travel
A time to plant crops
A time to fast for two months
A time to celebrate
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'beside yourself' mean?
To be alone
To be confused
To be overcome with emotion
To be physically next to someone
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