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Idioms & Proverbs

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"I can't get this door open, can you lend me a hand?" Kyle said.

What does "lend a hand" mean?

a)

to let someone borrow something

b)

to help someone out

c)

to spend time with someone

d)

to be in trouble

2.
Which idiom means you're nervous about something?
a)
cold turkey
b)
kill time
c)
cold feet
d)
all ears
3.
"It was supposed to be a surprise party, but Ryley let the cat out of the bag", Jozelyn said. 
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
a)
to refuse to speak
b)
to release someone's pet
c)
to tell a secret
d)
to be very angry
4.
What does it mean if someone wears their heart on their sleeve?
a)
they show their emotions
b)
they are very quiet
c)
they talk a lot
d)
they are sick 
5.
Which idiom describes something that will never happen? 
a)
when pigs fly
b)
lend a hand
c)
in a pickle
d)
lose your head
6.
_________________ killed the cat
a)
curiosity
b)
excitement
c)
worry
d)
clumsiness 
7.
"I dropped Spots at recess and he ran away!", said Alex.
"You're really in a pickle now!", said Makena. 
What does "in a pickle mean"?
a)
in the cafeteria
b)
in a good situation
c)
in need of something
d)
in trouble
8.
Don't bite off more than you can ____________. 
a)
carry
b)
eat
c)
take
d)
chew
9.

"I don't have to go to school, I'm going to be a professional basketball player when I grow up," Tyler said. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket!" Ms. Berger said.

What does "don't put all your eggs in one basket" mean?

a)

to think positive

b)

to agree with something

c)

always have a backup plan

d)

don't do something because everyone else is doing it

10.
Don't ___________ the hand that feeds you. 
a)
smell
b)
look at
c)
hit
d)
bite
11.

"I can't believe you didn't do your homework," Rodney said.

"That's the pot calling the kettle black! You didn't do yours either," Hannah said.

What does "the pot calling the kettle black" mean?

a)

don't judge someone before you meet them

b)

don't use black pots or kettles

c)

don't accuse someone of something you are guilty of

d)

don't waste time

12.
What does it mean if a cat's got your tongue?
a)
You're being very loud
b)
You're being very quiet
c)
You're making cat noises
d)
You have a sore throat