In literature, if a character is "on the ball," what is the author suggesting about the character?

The character is attentive and competent.

The character is playing a sport.

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom "throw a curveball"?

The teacher threw a curveball with an unexpected quiz.

She decided to throw a curveball by baking a cake.

He threw a curveball by running faster.

They threw a curveball by cleaning the house.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Don't make assumptions or predictions about future events.

Predict the future with certainty

Assume the outcome before it happens

Count your chickens before they hatch

He's a chip off the old block, just like his father.

He resembles and behaves like his father.

The team hit the nail on the head with their presentation.

The team's presentation was perfectly executed.

The team's presentation was mediocre.

The team's presentation was a complete disaster.

The team's presentation was a total failure.

She's a tough cookie, so don't underestimate her.

The statement is advising not to underestimate her because she is strong and capable.

She's actually very weak, so you can underestimate her.

She's a pushover, so feel free to underestimate her.

She's a delicate darling, so don't overestimate her.

Let's bury the hatchet and move on from this argument.

To make peace or end a conflict and move on from the argument.

To complete a task and take up a new task

To dig up the past and continue arguing.

To sharpen the hatchet and intensify the conflict.

He's always beating around the bush instead of getting to the point.

Avoiding the main topic or not getting to the point directly.

The early bird catches the worm, so we should start working on the project now.

Start working on the project now.

Wait until the last minute to start the project.

I'm in hot water with my boss for missing the deadline.

Apologize to your boss, take responsibility, and communicate a plan to prevent future missed deadlines.

Blame your coworkers for the missed deadline

Ignore the situation and hope it blows over

Quit your job to avoid facing your boss

In which of the following sentences is the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" used correctly?

A) She was barking up the wrong tree when she asked for a raise.

B) He was barking up the wrong tree by studying hard for the exam.

C) They were barking up the wrong tree when they decided to go on vacation.

D) She was barking up the wrong tree by cooking dinner early.

What does the idiom "burning the midnight oil" mean in the context of preparing for an exam?

A) Studying late into the night

D) Starting early in the morning

Which of the following sentences uses the idiom "kick the bucket" correctly?

C) The old man kicked the bucket last night.

A) He kicked the bucket when he decided to start a new hobby.

B) She kicked the bucket by winning the lottery.

D) They kicked the bucket by arriving early.

In literature, if a character is described as "having a chip on their shoulder," what is the author implying about the character's attitude?

B) The character is carrying a grudge or feeling resentful.

A) The character is happy and content.

D) The character is feeling generous.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which of the following sentences is the idiom "down to the wire" used correctly?

The project was completed down to the wire, with plenty of time to spare.

The race was exciting and went down to the wire.

She was down to the wire when she decided to start a new hobby.

He was down to the wire after winning the lottery.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the idiom "call the shots" mean in the context of a team project?

To make the decisions

To take photographs

To shoot a basketball

To call for help

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the sentence "After losing the first set, the tennis player decided to throw in the towel," what does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?

To continue fighting

To give up

To win easily

To take a break

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses the idiom "hit it out of the park" correctly?

She hit it out of the park when she decided to quit her job.

He hit it out of the park by scoring the winning goal.

The presentation was so good, it hit it out of the park.

They hit it out of the park by arriving late.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In literature, if a character is described as "skating on thin ice," what is the author implying about the character's situation?

The character is in a safe position.

The character is taking a risk.

The character is feeling cold.

The character is moving quickly.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the idiom in the following sentence: "The new policy was a game changer for the company."

New policy

Game changer

For the company

Was a

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the idiom "level playing field" mean in the context of a business negotiation?

A field that is flat

An equal opportunity for all parties

A competitive advantage

A disadvantageous position

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Idioms in Context

In which of the following sentences is the idiom "down to the wire" used correctly?

What does the idiom "call the shots" mean in the context of a team project?

In the sentence "After losing the first set, the tennis player decided to throw in the towel," what does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?

Which of the following sentences uses the idiom "hit it out of the park" correctly?

In literature, if a character is described as "skating on thin ice," what is the author implying about the character's situation?

Identify the idiom in the following sentence: "The new policy was a game changer for the company."

What does the idiom "level playing field" mean in the context of a business negotiation?

In literature, if a character is "on the ball," what is the author suggesting about the character?

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom "throw a curveball"?

What does the idiom "get the ball rolling" mean in the context of starting a new project?

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