Idioms
While on vacation across the country, Austin and his family saw their neighbors. Austin's dad said, "Wow, it sure is a small world!"
What did he mean when he said "It sure is a small world."?
Surprised at seeing someone we know in a place far away.
During the harvest season, there is a large quantity of fruits and vegetables that need to be picked.
A. Length
B. Question
C. Amount
D. Size
C. Amount
“I hate this stuff,” Chase complained during art class. “It gets all over everything, and the top always gets clogged so it won't come out.” “You can borrow mine, I have the stick kind.” Jake offered.
What were Chase and Jake talking about?
How do you know?
Glue
What has hands but can't clap
a clock
The teacher said, "That is enough monkey business, class! It's time to settle down and get to work."
playing around/wasting time
Greg pondered the question of what to wear on his first day of school because he wanted to make a good first impression.
A. Thought carefully about
B. Tried to forget about
C. Searched for
D. Got rid of
A. Thought carefully about
“Oh no, my ring is missing!” said Mom in dismay. “When did you have it last?” Dad asked. “Well,” replied Mom, “I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing the dishes, but it isn't there now.”
What do you think happened to mom's ring?
What makes you think so?
Mom's ring went down the drain.
What goes up but never comes down
your age
Sarah and her friend Kristin both love soccer, math, and the color purple. Sometimes, they even wear the same shirt on the same day. Their teacher said, "You are like two peas in a pod!"
They are just alike.
We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.
A. alive
B. rotten
C. ample
D. appealing
B. rotten
“How on earth do people wear these without falling?” Frank asked. “Try holding onto the railing,” his father suggested. “You'll get better with practice.” They went around the circle and listened to the music.
Where are Frank and his dad, and what are they doing?
How do you know?
Frank and his dad are at a skating rink skating.
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old
a candle
"Well," Jimmy sighed, "I forgot my homework again. I guess it's time to tell my teacher and face the music."
To accept responsibility for something bad you have done.
Our attempts to open the door were futile; it was locked tightly and we didn't have the key.
A. Confident
B. Easy
C. Useless
D. Open-Minded
C. Useless
Uh oh! "Oh man!" thought Gabriela as she stooped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one." She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all.
What did Gabriela clean up?
How do you know?
Gabriela cleaned up spilled milk/juice or egg.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
I didn't study much for my math test, but I passed by the skin of my teeth.
You barely passed. You almost failed.
The drought in Northern India was unprecedented; something that had never happened before, so people were not prepared.
A. Familiar
B. Unlucky
C. Never known before
D. Exciting
C. Never known before
Three-year old Emmy was crying and pointing to something in the sky. Mom looked up. “It's okay, we can get you another one,” she said. “This time I'll tie it to your wrist.”
What was Emmy pointing at?
How do you know?
Emmy was pointing at a balloon.
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
a keyboard