Worksheets"Just Once" Idioms and Context Clues
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the best meaning for the underlined idiom?
But the Moose had a hang-up.
Mom doesn’t believe in superstitions, but Dad can’t get over
his hang-up about something bad happening on Friday the 13th.
suspicious activity
problem or concern, often obsessed over
disconnect a phone call
What is the best meaning for the underlined idiom?
He didn’t go public with his hang-up until the sixth game of the season.
The detective decided it was time to go public with the suspect’s photo, hoping the public would help in finding the dangerous man.
reveal something to the public that was previously private
visit a place that is open to the public
a door is always open
What is the best meaning for the underlined idiom?
The Benton Heights Tigers were duck soup for the Bears, as everyone knew they would be.
Max was overqualified and knew he had the necessary experience, so getting the job was going to be duck soup.
an easily accomplished task
requiring great strength or determination
a trick or a trap laid out for an enemy
What is the best meaning for the underlined idiom?
They all zeroed in on him, the Moose alone.
The attentive doctor quickly zeroed in on his problem and offered a simple remedy.
worthless or not worth effort
determine something is not a problem
directed attention to one particular thing
Which idiom from the story means nearly the same thing as the underlined idiom in the sentence below?
This was going to be a cakewalk; the Moose was going to score a touchdown.
hang-up
go public
duck soup
zeroed in
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Mrs. Allen is the most tolerant teacher at our school. She can put up with all kinds of nonsense and never acts impatiently.
impatient
understanding
hard working
experienced
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Mom didn’t want to punish me, but Grandma reminded her that she had to set a precedent in order to make sure my sister wouldn’t make the same mistakes I did.
example
previous
decision
joke
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Latisha sat alone in her room, needing time to ponder. Despite thinking about her tough situation all day, she still had gotten nowhere.
think about carefully
decide
build a case
worry
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Mrs. Lively was a purist when it came to using proper English. She didn’t allow the smallest change from traditional grammar.
someone who insists on correctness
someone who reads obsessively
someone who is careless
someone who helps others
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Sayeed was the type of musician who received accolades from teachers, critics, and even strangers. No one could deny that he played like a young expert.
criticism
praise
standing ovation
scholarships
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Since the author was listed as anonymous, there’s really no way to find out who wrote the stellar story.
missing
average
exceptional
unidentified
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
The hapless kitten was always stuck in a tree, trapped inside a pool table, or unable to find his way out of a garbage can.
hopeful
miserable
excited
unlucky
Use context clues to determine which meaning best fits the underlined word.
Mrs. Underwood had the perfect personality to work in a middle school. She was great at nurturing, always offering the best care to even the most difficult child.
promoting
careful
caring for
treasuring
