WorksheetsIdioms quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
jump 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
2.
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
3.
on the double
a)
to count in even numbers
b)
to have two of something
c)
very quickly; immediately
d)
to multiply by two
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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
7.
pull out all the stops
a)
refuse to obey traffic laws
b)
to get along with everyone
c)
do everything possible to succeed
d)
allow all liquid to escape
8.
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.
9.
in the same boat
a)
fishing together
b)
sharing the same problem or difficulty
c)
traveling by water
d)
going to the same place as someone else
10.
at the end of your rope
a)
not having enough rope
b)
standing on the border of your property
c)
completely out of patience
d)
extremely happy
11.
go back to square one
a)
to fail and start over
b)
to give up
c)
to play hopscotch
d)
to begin a new puzzle
12.
cool as a cucumber
a)
sad; emotional
b)
too cool; needing a jacket
c)
describing someone who loves vegetables
d)
extremely calm
13.
bark up the wrong tree
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
14.
like a fish out of water
a)
in an unusual or awkward situation
b)
unable to breathe
c)
very unhappy
d)
able to make friends easily
15.
get something off your 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
16.
snake in the grass
a)
a person who loves reptiles
b)
an unexpected surprise
c)
a very quick person
d)
someone who can't be trusted
17.
raining cats and dogs
a)
raining very hard
b)
looking exactly alike
c)
having an abundance of pets
d)
sprinkling lightly
18.
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
19.
cut corners
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
20.
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.
21.
a little bird told me
a)
refuse to tell where you got information
b)
to reveal your source
c)
to enjoy bird-watching
d)
to give away secrets
22.
sit on the fence
a)
to be unable to decide
b)
to enjoy being outside
c)
to have good balance
d)
to be lazy or unproductive
23.
get your ducks in a row
a)
train your pets
b)
be very excited
c)
get organized
d)
earn extra money
24.
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
25.
Keep your chin up really means...
a)
Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
b)
Don't look down.
c)
You did horrible.
26.
He 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
27.
He's 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.
28.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
She memorized something.
a)
You're the apple of my eye.
b)
Knows it by heart
c)
She took me under her wing.
29.
She 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.
30.
The boy "cried wolf" means...
a)
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
b)
He shouted very loudly.
c)
He complained all the time.
31.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
32.
He likes to toot his own horn really means...
a)
He talks loudly.
b)
He plays in a band.
c)
He brags all the time.
33.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
34.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
John met the President.
John met the President.
a)
John rubbed elbows with the President
b)
John was a cheetah
c)
John pulled the wool over his eyes.
35.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.
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
36.
"I know it wasn't easy, Jane," said Mother, "and for that reason, winning the spelling contest was a feather in your cap."
a)
trimming for your hat
b)
thing to be proud of
c)
ticklish matter
d)
something that was hard
37.
"Tim will get people talking at my party, said Jo, "because he's good at breaking the ice.
a)
starting conversation
b)
skating
c)
chopping ice
d)
dancing
38.
After the teacher explained the math problem again, Joe saw the light.
a)
blinked his eyes
b)
saw the sun
c)
turned on the light
d)
understood it
39.
Mom's vacation is over, and she called her boss today to say that she would be back in the harness Monday morning.
a)
at the racetrack
b)
at work
c)
at home
d)
riding the horse
40.
When I dropped the basketball for the fourth time, the coach said that I was all thumbs.
a)
short-fingered
b)
missing a finger
c)
very clumsy
d)
very clever
41.
Since her father promised to foot the bill, Sandra bought the most expensive mitt in the store.
a)
buy a new pair of shoes
b)
pay the cost
c)
stand on the check
d)
kick her
42.
Jenny is always getting into trouble, so unless she turns over a new leaf, she will not be allowed to go on the field trip
a)
flips the page
b)
does some gardening
c)
rakes the leaves
d)
changes her behavior
43.
Mandy flew off the handle when I told her it was her fault that we lost the swimming contest.
a)
became confused
b)
dove off the diving board
c)
became angry
d)
flew into the air
44.
Arlene turned the radio up full blast, but her brother told her to turn it down because he had a headache.
a)
so it exploded
b)
as loud as it would go
c)
quickly
d)
as quiet as it would go
45.
To stand on her own two feet means...
a)
to learn how to walk.
b)
to jump up and down
c)
to take responsibilities
d)
to get rid of your crutches
46.
To get her foot in the door means...
a)
to use her foot as a doorstop
b)
to kick a hole in the door
c)
to slam the door on her foot
d)
to take the first step in a process
47.
To step on the gas means...
a)
to hurry
b)
to crush a gas can
c)
to drive over the speed limit
d)
to step in a puddle of gasoline
48.
You might think that Billy Parker is the kid who has everything, but if you saw the list of chores his mom gives him, I guarantee that you wouldn't want to be in his shoes.
a)
A. You wouldn't want your shoes to get as dirty as Billy's when he was doing chores.
b)
B.If you have to do as many chores as Billy, you'll want a comfortable pair of shoes.
c)
C.Billy's shoes are so uncomfortable that doing chores is really unpleasant.
d)
D.Billy has so many chores to do that it is unpleasant to imagine doing them all.
49.
After Ms. Smith caught Darnisha chewing gum for the third time, Ms. Smith scheduled a parent teacher conference with Darnisha's mother.When Darnisha's mother came into Ms. Smith's classroom, she was chewing gum. Ms. Smith thought to herself, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
a)
A. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha dresses like her mother.
b)
B. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha acts a lot like her mother.
c)
C. Ms. Smith is surprised to see that Darnisha's mother came.
d)
D. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha's mother lives very close to the school.
50.
Vivian expected Craig to sob uncontrollably when she broke up with him; however, Craig kept a stiff upper lip.
a)
A. Craig cried even more than Vivian had expected.
b)
B. Craig cried about as much as Vivian had expected.
c)
C. Craig cried a little less than Vivian had expected.
d)
D. Craig did not cry.
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