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WorksheetsIDIOM QUIZ
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The boys knew they always could count on Jenny in an emergency, for she never lost her head
a)
misplaced her hat
b)
lost the lead
c)
became confused
2.
Mary has all kinds of problems, because every time she opens her mouth to talk she puts her foot in her mouth.
a)
says things that cause trouble
b)
shows how clever she is
c)
does a good trick
3.
When Penny begged for a treat and got it, Grandmother said, " She can twist me around her little finger."
a)
twist me up
b)
pick me up with one hand
c)
make me do what she wants
4.
Mary let the cat out of the bag when she told Betty about the surprise party.
a)
told a secret
b)
turned a cat loose
c)
untied a sack
5.
When we reached the top of the hill, Jack said, "I'm on my last legs. Let's stop here for a while."
a)
wearing my last shoe
b)
without a foot
c)
ready to collapse
6.
Polly was so cross at her brother that she spent an hour tossing rocks into the lake to let off steam.
a)
blow the whistle
b)
work off anger
c)
boil some water
7.
If you put on your thinking cap, you can help me solve this problem.
a)
wear a hat
b)
keep warm
c)
think hard
8.
Jay was so funny as a clown that he had everyone who watched his act in stitches.
a)
sewed up
b)
bent over with pain
c)
laughing very hard
9.
Mr. Hull said to the class, "You have been on your toes all year. I am proud of all of you!"
a)
very alert
b)
standing on tiptoe
c)
good dancers
10.
My friend had a hand in making the class play an outstanding success.
a)
clapped loudly for
b)
did some of the work for
c)
collected the tickets for
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