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Idioms, Adages, Proverbs

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4th Grade

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Idioms, Adages, Proverbs
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an adage?

A type of poem that tells a story.

A wise saying about something that is believed to be true in a culture.

A scientific theory that explains natural phenomena.

A historical event that is widely recognized.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'break a leg' mean?

To take a break

To perform poorly

Good luck!

To fall down

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'spill the beans' mean?

To keep a secret.

To reveal a secret.

To make a mess.

To tell a joke.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'practice makes perfect' mean?

You will learn by doing something many times.

You will become perfect without any effort.

Practice is not necessary for improvement.

Only professionals need to practice.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

To be very cheap.

To be very expensive.

To be of low quality.

To be a good deal.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

To be exactly right about something.

To make a mistake in judgment.

To avoid the main issue.

To take a risk without thinking.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

It is your decision to make.

It is time to play a game.

It refers to a sports event.

It means to wait for someone else's response.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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