Idioms
The child's behavior threw his mom into a frenzy. She began to panic. What does into a frenzy mean?
happy and calm
nervous and worried
nervous and worried
The dog gobbled the food down. He had never tasted such delicious meat. What does gobbled mean?
picked at the food
ate the food quickly
left some food in his bowl
Ate the food quickly
Which sentence sounds better?
The story was about a girl whose name was Lisa.
The story was about a girl her name is Lisa.
The story was about a girl whose name was Lisa.
1. Sam did not fall.
2. Did some of the work.
Did some of the work.
Maddy faced many challenges. The weather was terrible. What word is a synonym for "challenges"?
1. cold
2. obstacles
2. obstacles
Grandpa said "these kids are driving me nuts"! I need a nap! What does driving me nuts mean?
helping me out
making me upset
helping me clean up
making me upset
Each day, the baker created the most wonderful appetizers possible. What word helps you understand what appetizers means?
baker
wonderful
created
baker
always happy and funny
How can this fragment be turned into a proper sentence?
Let's see what you said
1. Fixed it now.
2. He fixed it.
That dog makes my head spin. He never listens to me. What does "makes my head spin" mean?
1. helps me
2. makes me crazy
2. makes me crazy
It was raining cats and dogs outside. We had to find shelter. What does raining cats and dogs mean?
lightly sprinkling
raining hard
raining hard
On Monday, the doctor explained the tests that were done for my heart. What word helps us predict what type of tests may have been completed?
Monday
done
doctor
doctor
Which one is a fragment?
Sherry did not come.
Jenny ate the banana.
Sat in the chair.
Sat in the chair
1. He works late.
2. Works late.
2. Works late.