Idioms Quiz
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a school play, Elijah portrays a famous warrior, but he has a secret weakness that could lead to his downfall. What does 'Achilles heel' refer to?
A famous warrior
A person's strength
A person's vulnerability
A type of shoe
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Kai was trying to resolve a conflict between Ava and Zoe, but every time he spoke, it seemed to make things worse. What does the idiom 'add fuel to the fire' mean in this context?
To add more resources
To calm a situation
To make a situation worse
To start a fire
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Luna is listening intently to her teacher during a lesson. What does it mean to be 'all ears'?
To be angry
To be very attentive
To be confused
To be tired
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mia is sitting in class, but she can't seem to stay still. What does 'have ants in your pants' imply?
To be bored
To be hungry
To be restless or fidgety
To be very calm
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a group project, Henry realized that they had to start over after making a mistake. What does 'back to square one' mean?
To finish a task
To return to the starting point
To start a new project
To make progress
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a group project, David insisted that they should focus on the marketing strategy, but Evelyn pointed out that they were ignoring the budget constraints. What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean in this context?
To be correct
To pursue a mistaken idea
To be confused
To ask for help
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a group project, David often avoids addressing the main issues and instead talks about unrelated topics. What does 'beat around the bush' mean in this context?
To change the subject
To be very clear
To speak directly
To avoid the main point
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