Idioms: Color Idioms
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'green with envy' mean?
To be very jealous or envious of someone or something.
To be very tired
To be very happy
To be feeling sick
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'black sheep'.
A person who is loved and respected by everyone
A person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to a particular group, typically their family.
A person who is known for their honesty and integrity
A person who is always lucky and successful
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When someone says 'once in a blue moon', what are they referring to?
Rare event
Once in a red moon
Every day
Twice in a blue moon
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when someone says 'caught red-handed'?
To have red hands
To be caught sleeping
To be caught in a good mood
To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the idiom 'white lie'.
A 'black lie' is a lie told by someone with dark hair.
A 'red lie' is a lie told with anger.
A 'white lie' is a harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
A 'green lie' is a lie told in nature.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'in the black'?
Financially profitable or solvent
Having a lot of debt
Being physically injured
Being in a bad mood
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When someone says 'paint the town red', what are they suggesting?
To go shopping for paint supplies
To have a wild and exciting time
To have a quiet night in
To paint actual buildings red
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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