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Idioms You Should Know! KGL

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sherwone was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

d)

He had good teeth

2.

Quincy is one tough cookie.

a)

He eats a lot of cookies

b)

He likes cookies

c)

He works hard

d)

Over baked the cookies

3.

Andrenna is the cat's meow.

a)

You have soft voice

b)

You are something special

c)

Your voice is raspy

d)

He is imitating a cat

4.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.
a)
It's raining cats and dogs
b)
The ball is in your court
c)
Reach for the stars
d)
Fly by night
5.

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?

Roman met the President.

a)

Roman rubbed elbows with the President

b)

Roman was a cheetah

c)

Roman pulled the wool over the president's eyes.

d)

If you have seen one you have seen them all.

6.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hat
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
d)
This is bad!
7.
His name is mud means...
a)
He is in trouble.
b)
His friends call him "Mud".
c)
He loves to play with mud.
d)
He lives in an Adobe house
8.

Brandon likes to toot his own horn really means...

a)

He talks loudly.

b)

He plays in a band.

c)

He brags all the time.

d)

He plays a horn

9.

Jessica put her foot in her mouth really means...

a)

Jessica takes yoga classes.

b)

She said something embarrassing.

c)

Carla ate a snack.

d)

Jessica is really flexible

10.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
d)
Bed time!
11.

Brenden "cried wolf" means...

a)

He asked for help when he didn't need it. Or told a lie.

b)

He shouted very loudly.

c)

He complained all the time.

d)

The person cries alot

12.

Madison is walking on eggshells means...

a)

She is learning how to walk.

b)

She is in the chicken coop.

c)

She is trying not to upset anyone.

d)

Is in the circus

13.

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?

Amari memorized something.

a)

You're the apple of my eye.

b)

Knows it by heart

c)

She took me under her wing.

d)

Fly by night

14.

Seth is a chip off of the old block really means...

a)

He earns money chopping wood.

b)

He is like his mom or dad.

c)

He used to live here.

d)

He got a piece of his block before moving.

15.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.
a)
That's dirt cheap.
b)
Don't let the bed bugs bite.
c)
Shake a leg.
d)
Downright dirty
16.
That's for the birds really means...
a)
That is birdseed
b)
That's not for me.
c)
That's a worm.
d)
Only birds can use it
17.
Keep your chin up really means...
a)
Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
b)
Don't look down.
c)
You did horrible.
d)
Watch where you are going
18.

Marcus and Quincy jumped on the bandwagon.

a)

to do something because many other people are doing it

b)

to join a rock band

c)

to exercise each day

d)

to work on a farm or in agriculture

19.

Brandon told Yusuf to "keep a stiff upper lip"

a)
to make faces at someone
b)
to be brave, even when you are upset
c)
refuse to smile
d)
to smell something unpleasant
20.

Aiden wants you to get there on the double.

a)

to count in even numbers

b)

to have two of something

c)

very quickly; immediately

d)

to multiply by two

21.

Sharece will ask the store for a rain check.

a)

a ticket to attend an event at a later date

b)

something a meteorologist does

c)

slippery roads or sidewalks

d)

apparel worn during wet weather

22.

Roman said "My brother and I rarely see eye to eye."

a)

to disagree strongly

b)

to be examined by an optometrist

c)

to be exactly the same height

d)

to be in complete agreement

23.

I bet Demarcus wouldn't feel that way if the shoe is on the other foot.

a)

situation is reversed or opposite of what is was

b)

to wear one's shoes on the wrong feet

c)

to disagree completely

d)

to injure one's ankle

24.

De'Adrian said, "we have to strike while the iron is hot."

a)
to take action at the best possible time
b)
to make a tool from metal
c)
to hit a baseball
d)
to refuse to work during extreme temperatures
25.

Julian said "we have to pull out all the stops if we want to win the escape game."

a)
refuse to obey traffic laws
b)
to get along with everyone
c)
do everything possible to succeed
d)
allow all liquid to escape
26.

Brianna said "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."

a)
You shouldn't criticize others unless you are perfect.
b)
Having too many windows in your house is a bad idea.
c)
Don't throw things inside the house.
d)
It's unwise to build a house from glass.
27.

Braylon believes we are all in the same boat when it comes to Mr. Lawson's class.

a)
fishing together
b)
sharing the same problem or difficulty
c)
traveling by water
d)
going to the same place as someone else
28.

Kamyah, you seem to "be at the end of your rope" today.

a)

not having enough rope

b)

standing on the border of your property

c)

completely out of patience

d)

extremely happy

29.

Ameera told her group "We all have to go back to square one on that math problem."

a)
to fail and start over
b)
to give up
c)
to play hopscotch
d)
to begin a new puzzle
30.

Mikayla was as cool as a cucumber during Mr. Lawson's Pop Quiz.

a)

sad; emotional

b)

too cool; needing a jacket

c)

describing someone who loves vegetables

d)

extremely calm

31.

Daniella was barking up the wrong tree about the weather.

a)

to have the wrong idea about something

b)

to go hunting but not find anything

c)

to search for a missing cat

d)

to be angry with a friend

32.

Brendan Simpson was like a fish out of water during P.E. because he apparently doesn't run!

a)

in an unusual or awkward situation

b)

unable to breathe

c)

very unhappy

d)

able to make friends easily

33.

Marcus said I have to get something off my chest.

a)

to share something that is bothering or upsetting you

b)

to come up with a great idea

c)

to have difficulty breathing

d)

to be happy

34.
Mr. Lawson said it is raining cats and dogs.
a)
raining very hard
b)
looking exactly alike
c)
having an abundance of pets
d)
sprinkling lightly
35.

Mesyah said, "Don't let the cat out of the bag."

a)

release one's pet

b)

give away the secret

c)

refuse to speak

d)

be very angry

36.

Mesyah is known to cut corners every once and a while.

a)

do a poor job in order to save time or money

b)

to make an art project

c)

to act quickly and successfully

d)

to win a race without cheating

37.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
a)
Make decisions quickly.
b)
Enjoy learning all you can.
c)
Read as many books as possible.
d)
Don't judge based on appearance.
38.

Zyon said "A little bird told me that you won the prize."

a)

refuse to tell where you got information

b)

to reveal your source

c)

to enjoy bird-watching

d)

to give away secrets

39.

Seth will sit on the fence when it comes to choosing a place to eat.

a)

to be unable to decide

b)

to enjoy being outside

c)

to have good balance

d)

to be lazy or unproductive

40.
You all need get your ducks in a row if you expect to pass Mr. Lawson's Class.
a)
train your pets
b)
be very excited
c)
get organized
d)
earn extra money
41.

Brandon said "That is nothing but icing on the cake."

a)

something good added to make a situation even better

b)

something that tastes very sweet

c)

to be organized

d)

eating an extra dessert

42.

I feel like Brianna is a fair-weathered friend. Last week she wouldn't talk to me when I forgot to bring her a snack.

a)

doesn't like stormy weather

b)

spoil someone's pleasure

c)

extremely happy

d)

a friend during good times only

43.
What is an idiom?
a)
A comparison not using like or as
b)
An exaggeration
c)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
d)
The same beginning sounds repeated
44.

"Quincy will get people talking at my party, said Sharece, "because he's good at breaking the ice.

a)

starting conversation

b)

skating

c)

chopping ice

d)

dancing

45.

Mikayla said This is going to cost me an arm and a leg!

a)

very cheap

b)

very rarely happens

c)

very expensive

d)

old

46.

Zyon used the phrase come rain or shine what does that mean?

a)

to learn a secret

b)

not feeling well

c)

a friend during good times only

d)

you can depend on someone no matter what

47.

Mrs. Murphy got wind of the students plot to bring fidget spinners to class.

a)

to learn a secret

b)

to save for the future

c)

easy

d)

relax

48.

Aiden said My baseball team is suffering a dry spell.

a)

there is good in every bad situation

b)

spoil someone's pleasure

c)

a long period of time without success

d)

very rarely happens

49.
What does the idiom phrase chasing rainbows mean?
a)
confused
b)
using a lot of energy
c)
really chasing a rainbow
d)
trying to achieve something that will never happen
50.

Mr. Lawson said I hate to rain on your parade, but you didn't finish your powerpoint so here is your zero!

a)

very rarely happens

b)

relaxing at a parade

c)

spoil someone's pleasure

d)

never happens