Idiom Quiz #1

What is the best definition for this idiom?

by the book

• To purchase a book to read

• Back to the start

• Follow the rules exactly as written

• To go to sleep

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the best definition for this idiom?

never in a million years

• To go back to the beginning, to start over

• Never at any point in time

• Follow the rules exactly as written

• This was when dinosaurs were on earth

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the best definition for this idiom?

all in one piece

• Broken apart

• Safely, unharmed, uninjured

• Follow the rules exactly as written

• When everyone works together

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Select the correct idiom to complete this sentence:

_____________________ did she believe that she would win a gold medal.

• by the book

• never in a million years

• all in one piece

• back to square one

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Select the correct idiom to complete this sentence:

The container of eggs spilled on the way home so I am afraid they did not make it

• by the book

• never in a million years

• all in one piece

• back to square one

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Is this idiom used correctly?

What a surprise that they returned home all in one piece after having to drive home through a blizzard on a motorcycle.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Is this idiom used correctly?

In Mr. Spot's class, you have to do everything by the book or he will not give you full credit on the assignment.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Is this idiom used correctly?

Never in a million years would people be able to grow their own food.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

STRETCHING YOURSELF: What does this idiom mean?

Everyone got an A on this quiz because they were hitting the books last night.

• Throwing books at each other

• Arguing with each other

• Studying

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

STRETCHING YOURSELF: What does this idiom mean?

The students were asked to sit tight while the teacher figured out why the computer wasn’t working.

• Leave the room

• Wait patiently

• Sit as close together as possible

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B