Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Recognize and Explain the Meaning of Common Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.B
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Example Question #3 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.5.B
Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
to ask for a favor to get something done
to tie something
to remember to do something
to tie something tightly
to ask for a favor to get something done
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
Example Question #1 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.5.B
I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Feeling sick or unwell
Feeling tired or warn down
Feeling warmer than the temperature outside
Feeling colder than the temperature outside
Feeling sick or unwell
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
Example Question #2 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.5.B
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
It's pouring down rain
It's a light rain
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky
Cats and dogs are running around outside
It's pouring down rain
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
Example Question #1 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
Gretta wasn’t feeling well, so she asked her friend if she could take a rain check on a playdate.
What is the meaning of “take a rain check”?
To accept a form of payment
To be unable to accept an invitation now, but that you'd like to do the same activity sometime in the future
To accept a form of payment, even if it is wet
To take a wet check
To be unable to accept an invitation now, but that you'd like to do the same activity sometime in the future
The phrase “take a rain check” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Take a rain check” means to be unable to accept an invitation now, but that you'd like to do the same activity sometime in the future.
Example Question #2 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
The answer to the teacher’s question was on the tip of his tongue, but Jason was unable to answer when he was called on.
What is the meaning of the “tip of the tongue”?
When you have a bad taste in your mouth.
When you can’t recall something, but you think you know it.
When you answer a question incorrectly.
When you have something on the tip of your tongue.
When you can’t recall something, but you think you know it.
The phrase “tip of the tongue” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Tip of the tongue” means you can’t recall something, but you think you do know it.
Example Question #3 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
Gabe hurt Jenn’s feelings with his mean comment. The comment was below the belt.
What is the meaning of “below the belt”?
The seat of someone’s pants
Pants held up by a belt
Unfair and overly mean
The waist of someone
Unfair and overly mean
The phrase “below the belt” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Below the belt” means unfair and overly mean.
Example Question #4 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
He has fallen head over heels for her.
What is the meaning of “head over heels”?
To trip and fall
To stumble
To be in love
To trip over one’s own feet
To be in love
The phrase “head over heels” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “head over heels” means to be in love.
Example Question #5 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me how you are feeling.
What is the meaning of “beat around the bush”?
To beat a bush
To fall into a bush
To avoid talking about something unpleasant
To walk around a bush
To avoid talking about something unpleasant
The phrase “beat around the bush” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “beat around the bush” means to avoid talking about something unpleasant.
Example Question #6 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
I asked my mom what we were going to have for dinner, she said we’d cross that bridge once we come to it.
What is the meaning of “cross that bridge once we come to it”?
To walk over a body of water
Deal with it when it happens, not before
To walk on an elevated structure
To worry about something
Deal with it when it happens, not before
The phrase “cross that bridge once we come to it” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Cross that bridge once we come to it” means to deal with something when it happens, but not before.
Example Question #7 : Recognize And Explain The Meaning Of Common Idioms, Adages, And Proverbs: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.B
You’re working too hard. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
What is the meaning of “stop and smell the roses”?
Smell flowers
Keep lots of flowers around you
Don’t pass a rose bush without smelling a rose
Take time to enjoy life
Take time to enjoy life
The phrase “stop and smell the roses” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Stop and smell the roses” means to take time to enjoy life.
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