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Understanding Idioms and Their Meanings

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English, Education
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Learning the meaning of the idiom 'get one's foot in the door'
Studying the grammar of idioms
Exploring the history of idioms
Understanding the literal meaning of words
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are idioms different from regular phrases?
They are always written in italics
They are always longer
They have meanings not deducible from individual words
They are used only in formal language
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake students make with idioms?
Ignoring them completely
Taking them literally
Using them in every sentence
Translating them into multiple languages
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do context clues play in understanding idioms?
They make the idiom longer
They confuse the reader
They are irrelevant
They provide hints to the idiom's meaning
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'get one's foot in the door' imply in a job context?
Getting an initial opportunity
Starting at a high-level position
Breaking into a building
Closing the door on opportunities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might someone want to 'get their foot in the door' at a company?
To block the door from closing
To start at a low-level position and prove themselves
To avoid working at the company
To literally place their foot in the door
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential outcome of getting your foot in the door?
Getting fired
Being stuck in the same position
Proving your value and gaining more opportunities
Immediate promotion
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