Idioms
Idioms
Modals
Main Idea
Irregular Past Tense
100
I didn't steal your pencil! You're _____________.
barking up the wrong tree
100
I think I have a fever. I feel ______________.
Under the weather
100
He must (be) _______ at the store since he isn't at home.
be
100
What is the main idea? The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.
The rain forest is home to many creatures.
100
Past tense of Go
Went
200
Don't let her know that you're sad. You have to _______.
Keep your chin up.
200
Every time I have to give a presentation in class, I feel _____________.
Butterflies in my stomach
200
I can't (run) ________ a mile in 5 minutes.
run
200
What is the main idea? Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills.
200
Past Tense of come
came
300
"_____________" I said to him before he went on stage.
Break a leg
300
I don't know how that team won! They must have had an ____________.
Ace up their sleeve
300
If I go to the store, I __________ you some candy.
will buy/can buy/may buy/might buy
300
What is the main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
300
Past tense of bring
brought
400
You are so busy! I don't think you should take on this job. You already are _______________.
biting off more than you can chew
400
When you told her that I liked her, you _______________.
let the cat out of the bag
400
I might eat enchiladas if your mom (make) ________ it.
makes
400
What is the main idea? Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
How we taste things.
400
Past tense of draw
drew
500
I would _______________ for my boyfriend.
bend over backwards
500
After D-Day it was the ___________ for the Nazis.
end of the road
500
If we had more time, we ________ finish it.
could/would
500
What is the main idea? Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!
How long we can expect to live.
500
Past tense of steal
stole
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