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Idioms & Adventurous Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We tried to give Tommy a surprise party for his birthday, but Mary let the cat out of the bag.

a)

told the secret

b)

let his cat get away

2.

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I’m the fastest kid on my block and the smartest too.

a)

brag

b)

wake you up

3.

He knew the test would be hard, so he decided to hit the books.

a)

throw his books away and give up

b)

study hard

4.

She was excited to go to the beach with her family because they went once in a blue moon.

a)

once a long while

b)

once a month

5.

She quickly finished her homework because she knew if she didn’t have it done when her mother got home she would be in hot water.

a)

in trouble

b)

in the shower

6.

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

7.
He is one tough cookie.
a)
He eats a lot of cookies
b)
He likes cookies
c)
He works hard
8.
You are the cat's meow.
a)
You have soft voice
b)
You are something special
c)
Your voice is raspy
9.
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
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.
11.
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.
12.
To take the load off her feet means... 
a)
to take off her shoes 
b)
to sit down and relax 
c)
to run really quickly 
d)
to kick someone 
13.
When her feet flew means...
a)
she ran quickly 
b)
her feet grew wings and turned into birds
c)
she stuck her feet out the window of an airplane
d)
she was wearing her new Air Jordans
14.
To throw yourself at someone's feet means... 
a)
to trip over a rock and fall 
b)
to smell someone's feet 
c)
to get down on your knees and beg 
d)
to hurl someone across the room
15.
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
16.

They're ...

a)

adventurous.

b)

quiet.

c)

talkative.

d)

generous.

17.

He's ...

a)

shy.

b)

honest.

c)

confident.

d)

dishonest.

18.

They're ...

a)

shy.

b)

selfish.

c)

quiet.

d)

energetic.

19.

Thoughtful

a)

Showing consideration for the needs of other people

b)

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

c)

Not detered by danger or pain; brave

d)

Inclined to agree with others or obey rules

20.

Adventurous

a)

Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences

b)

Continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

c)

Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution

d)

Lacking fear