What is an idiom?
Understanding Idioms: Feeling Like a Fish Out of Water

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A phrase that means exactly what it says
A phrase with a meaning that can be understood by looking at each word
A phrase that can be translated word for word into any language
A phrase with a unique meaning not deducible from the individual words
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might someone feel like a 'fish out of water'?
They feel out of place and uncomfortable
They are surrounded by familiar people
They feel comfortable and confident
They are in their natural environment
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, why does the speaker feel like a fish out of water at balloon school?
Because they are the only student in the class
Because they are teaching the class
Because they are unable to blow up a balloon
Because they are an expert at blowing up balloons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in understanding an idiom?
Ignore the context
Ask someone else for the meaning
Visualize the idiom in detail
Translate it word for word
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can drawing help in understanding idioms?
It is not helpful at all
It provides a visual representation of the idiom and context clues
It replaces the need for context clues
It makes the idiom more confusing
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