Idioms
Sequence
Context Clues
100

horses

What does hold your horses really mean?

100

first

point to the big circle first and the little triangle second

100

drowsy

After staying awake all night worried about 

the impending war, the president was drowsy

the next day. He could barely keep his eyes 

open. 

200

ice breaker

What is the purpose of an activity that is an ice breaker?

200
second

point to the little square first and the big square second

200

opposed

During the Civil War the Union was opposed 

to slavery. They wanted the slaves to be 

freed and no longer treated poorly. 

300

doghouse

When someone is in the doghouse, they are in ______

300

after EZ

After you point to the big black square, point to the big white circle

300
pecululiar

It is peculiar to get a phone call at 2 am. 

I heard a peculiar noise outside and got a flashlight to investigate.

400

blue

Feeling blue really means to feel __________

400

after tricky

point to the big white triangle after you pint to the big black square

400

punctual

If you are punctual to school every day, you will never be late.


500

bed

When someone gets up on the wrong side of the bed they are ______________

500

fewer

Carol has 10 pens

Jim has 3 pens

who has fewer pens?

What is a synonym for fewer

500

hazardous

The snow and ice made the road conditions very hazardous to drive on!

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