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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen it rains, it pours.In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than
we do.Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms.The wetter you get, the harder it rains.When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically. - 2. Multiple ChoicePain in the neck.My neck hurts.I need help.I went to the hospital.Hard to get along with sometimes.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceYou're barking up the wrong tree.You are asking the wrong personTrees have bark on themTo tell your dog to stop barkingAccomplish two tasks with one action
- 4. Multiple ChoiceUnder the weathergo to sleepstop what you're doingnot feeling wellfeeling great
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going.The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life.When life gets hard, we should let other people take over.It is difficult to find people who are truly strong.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe early bird catches the wormBirds eat a lot of worms when they are hungryAccomplish two tasks by one actionWhoever arrives first has the best chance for successNone of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAll's well that ends well.Stories usually have happy endings.The result is what matters most.The beginning is the same as the ending.We cannot control the way something ends.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDon't burn your bridges.Learn how to cross bodies of water.It is never a good idea to make enemies.Loyalty is the most important quality.Your family will never insult you.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.
When I won my first race, I gave credit where credit was due, and I thanked Omar for helping me.
used a credit card to pay a bill
gave thanks to someone who deserved it
gave money that was owed to someone
had to give away a prize
- 10. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.
I was all ears when Mai shared her news.
feeling my ears grow
getting a headache
listening carefuly
unable to hear
- 11. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.
Mai said, "I've just heard it from the horse's mouth. Our school is going to have an auction to raise oney."
from a hrose trainer
from an animal doctor
from the mouth of a horse
from a trustworthy person
- 12. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.
I held my tongue even though I knew that mai probably found out from her mom, our school principal.
kept quiet
grabbed my tongue
stuck out my tongue
made a funny face
- 13. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.
Mai continued, "Let's put our heads together and think of something to contribute to the auction."
whisper quietly
sit next to one another
work together to make a plan
put our heads on the table
- 14. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.
Mai is head and shoulders above me at cooking. I suggested taht she bake a cake to seel at the auction.
much taller than I am
much better than I am
standing above me
faster than I am
- 15. Multiple Choice
Idioms, proverbs, and adages are examples of _________________ language.
literal
figurative
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the correct definition of a proverb or adage?A group of words that do not really mean what they sayComparing two unlike words using "like" or "as"An old saying that is believed to be true and is meant to be advice on how to liveComparing two unlike words not using "like" or "as"
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the correct definition of idiom?a statement that expresses some kind of truth about human naturecomparing two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"an old saying that is believed to be true and is advice on how to livean expression that doesn't literally mean what the words say
- 18. Multiple ChoiceLuisa asks her cousin if he's going to come to her birthday party, and he says, "It's up in the air." What does he mean?He's decided that he's going to come.He's decided that he's not going to come.He hasn't yet decided whether or not he's going to come.Luisa's party is taking place in the sky.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceTrini's co-worker tells her about a problem that may happen. Trini says, "Let's cross that bridge when we come to it." What does she mean?They should deal with the problem nowThey should deal with the problem when it happensThey should walk over a bridgeThey should build a bridge
- 20. Multiple ChoiceJordan tells his crying brother, Jamal, to get a grip. What does Jordan mean?He wants Jamal to grip his hand tightlyHe wants Jamal to keep cryingHe wants Jamal to calm down and get in controlHe wants Jamal to laugh
- 21. Multiple ChoiceComplete the passage below with the correct idiom:
Carla was very impressed by the firework show. Itblew her awaycut cornersbit off more than it could chewkilled two birds with one stone - 22. Multiple ChoiceComplete the passage below with the correct idiom:
Deandra didn't go to school because she was sick. Deandrahit the bookscut her teacher some slackwas a walking encyclopediawas under the weather - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the meaning of the proverb, stop and smell the roses?everyone should pick up a rose and smell it once in a whileroses are meant to be smelledyou should take time in life to enjoy the little thingsyou need to slow down and smell a rose on your walks
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are idioms, adages, and proverbs except...don't put all of your eggs in one basketevery cloud has a silver liningit's too late to learn nowmoney doesn't grow on trees
- 25. Multiple ChoiceComplete the passage below with the correct idiom:
I spent an hour trying to teach my grandpa how to send text messages, butyou can't teach an old dog new trickshe was in the dog houseI was the top doghe was all bark no bite - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags