Idioms Quiz

We tried to throw Ms. Parker a surprise party, but you let the cat out of the bag.

• let the cat run away

• told the secret

• went to sleep

Answer explanation

If you let the cat out of the bag, you told a secret or spoiled a surprise.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I got Honor Roll this trimester and my mom is over the moon!

• angry

• excited

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"This homework is a piece of cake!" said Alex.

• hard

• yummy to eat

• easy

Answer explanation

If something is a piece of cake,then it's very easy.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

My sister is down in the dumps because she didn't get the new job she wanted.

• hungry

• happy

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I didn't do my homework, but neither did Bill, so we're in the same boat.

• excited

• in trouble

• have the same problem

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I had a busy day, but now it's time to hit the hay.

• eat dinner

• do my work

• go to sleep

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Thanks for inviting me to the football game, but that's not my cup of tea.

• something I don't like

• feeling nervous

• go to sleep

Answer explanation

If something is not your cup of tea, then you don't like it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I have to give a presentation in front of the class, but I have butterflies in my stomach!

• feel nervous

• never happens

• my favorite thing

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"I have a math test tomorrow, so tonight I really need to hit the books."

• play games

• do homework/study

• give up

• go to bed

Answer explanation

When you hit the books, you study or do your homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I keep losing in Fortnite. I think I'm going to throw in the towel and log off for tonight.

• give up

• go to bed

• feel excited

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B