Idioms & Context Clues
"When my brother asked if he could borrow my phone, I said, 'I’ll think about it, but don’t hold your breath."
What does hold your breath mean?
don’t expect something to happen soon or at all
Capitalize this sentence:
new york city is my favorite place to visit.
New York City is my favorite place to visit.
She used a bark to make the fire bigger.
outer covering of a tree
When the storm arrived, the clouds turned a dark shade of ominous, and the wind began to pick up
threatening or warning of something bad
_____ is a new movie coming out this weekend.
a. they're b. there c. their
b. There
When the class was quiet, the teacher said, 'I’m sure you’ve all been burning the midnight oil studying for the test.
staying up late to work or study
Capitalize this sentence:
jennifer and mark went on vacation to california.
Jennifer and Mark went on vacation to California.
She had to draw a card to see which team she would be on.
The benevolent neighbor always helped the community by organizing events and donating food.
kind or generous
I think _____ going to the park later.
a. There b. They're c. Their
B. They're
Mom said we could go to the amusement park if pigs fly.
something that is impossible or very unlikely to happen
Put commas in the sentence:
I bought apples oranges and bananas at the store.
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.
The light breeze made the hot day feel much cooler.
gentle
The cacophony of car horns and people shouting made it hard to concentrate on my homework.
loud or unpleasant noise
I need ___ finish my homework before I can go out.
a. to b. two c. too
a. to
When I told my brother to stop bothering me, he just brushed it off and kept on talking.
ignoring or not something seriously
After we finish our homework we can watch a movie
After we finish our homework, we can watch a movie
The farmer used a pen to keep the sheep in one place.
an enclosure for animals
The treacherous path was filled with sharp rocks and slippery mud, making the hike much harder.
dangerous or risky
This coffee is ___ hot to drink right now.
a. to b. two c. too
C. too
I didn’t have enough money for the ticket, so I have to tighten my belt for the next few weeks.
spend less money or save money
Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
she is a good student she always does her homework on time.
She is a good student. She always does her homework on time.
The two boys got into a row over the last piece of candy.
argument, fight, or disagreement
The scientist was very meticulous in recording the data, making sure everything was accurate.
careful or precise
______ going to love this movie!
a. you're b. your
a. you're