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Idioms about Brazilian and Student Culture Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Brazilian life, people often find creative ways around the rules. Which idiom best describes this?

a)

Keep the peace

b)

Hit the books

c)

Bend the rules

d)

Break the ice

2.

At a street festival, people don’t worry too much about planning and just enjoy the moment. Which idiom applies?

a)

Cut corners

b)

Burning question

c)

Go with the flow

d)

Show your true colors

3.

During a football match, one fan shouted loudly and argued with everyone, attracting attention. Which idiom describes this?

a)

Out of the blue

b)

Food for thought

c)

Make a scene

d)

A balancing act

4.

Carnival events are often improvised with little preparation. Which idiom means this style of behavior?

a)

In hot water

b)

Learn the ropes

c)

Play it by ear

d)

Under pressure

5.

When discussing social problems, someone says the most important issue is poverty. Which idiom fits?

a)

Cut corners

b)

Break the ice

c)

The heart of the matter

d)

Think outside the box

6.

IB students stay awake until very late studying for exams. Which idiom shows this?

a)

Out of the blue

b)

Show your true colors

c)

Burn the midnight oil

d)

Keep the peace

7.

Neighbors try not to fight about noise during holidays, choosing harmony instead. Which idiom?

a)

Cut corners

b)

Out of the blue

c)

Keep the peace

d)

Hit the books

8.

Brazil balances tradition with modern progress at the same time. Which idiom reflects this?

a)

Break the ice

b)

Hit the books

c)

A balancing act

d)

In hot water

9.

During tough times, Brazilians reveal their real character of resilience. Which idiom shows this?

a)

Think outside the box

b)

Bend the rules

c)

Show your true colors

d)

Food for thought

10.

Brazil’s inequality makes people reflect seriously. Which idiom matches this?

a)

Make a scene

b)

Cut corners

c)

Food for thought

d)

A balancing act

11.

Before finals, Brazilian students study intensely. Which idiom means this?

a)

Keep the peace

b)

Go with the flow

c)

Hit the books

d)

Learn the ropes

12.

Some students try to save time by copying homework instead of doing it themselves. Which idiom?

a)

Break the ice

b)

The heart of the matter

c)

Cut corners

d)

Out of the blue

13.

A student was caught cheating during a test. The teacher said he was now in trouble. Which idiom?

a)

Play it by ear

b)

Think outside the box

c)

In hot water

d)

Burning question

14.

New IB students need time to understand the school system. Which idiom applies?

a)

Out of the blue

b)

Food for thought

c)

Learn the ropes

d)

Show your true colors

15.

The teacher suddenly gave a surprise quiz. Students said it was unexpected. Which idiom?

a)

Cut corners

b)

A balancing act

c)

Out of the blue

d)

Burn the midnight oil

16.

Students often feel stressed when they face deadlines, projects, and tests at the same time. Which idiom matches?

a)

Bend the rules

b)

Make a scene

c)

Under pressure

d)

Break the ice

17.

A teacher asked students to be original and creative in their essays. Which idiom?

a)

Learn the ropes

b)

Keep the peace

c)

Think outside the box

d)

Hit the books

18.

On the first day of class, the teacher organized a fun activity so students could start talking comfortably. Which idiom?

a)

A balancing act

b)

Burn the midnight oil

c)

Break the ice

d)

In hot water

19.

The most urgent question students had was: “What’s on the test?” Which idiom fits?

a)

Show your true colors

b)

Play it by ear

c)

Burning question

d)

Food for thought

20.

Some students don’t just do the minimum but add extra effort to projects. Which idiom describes this?

a)

Out of the blue

b)

Make a scene

c)

Go the extra mile

d)

Keep the peace