What does the simile "as busy as a bee" mean?
to be moving about quickly doing many things.
What is a synonym for the word "happy"?
delighted, pleased, glad, satisfied, thankful, joyful, joyous, blissful.
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
You say or do something to make people feel relaxed and comfortable.
Explain the proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Saving money is just as valuable as earning more money.
What is an antonym for the word "light"?
dark, darkness, pitchblack, etc..
What does the metaphor "Time is a theif" mean?
Time passes quickly
Provide a synonym for "quick."
fast, speed, hurry, ASAP, etc...
What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean when someone says it?
They have died
What is the meaning of the proverb "Actions speak louder than words"?
Your actions mean more than what you say.
Give an antonym for "hot."
cold, freezing, and chilly
What does the phrase "he has a heart of stone" suggest about a person's feelings?
A person is emotionally cold, unfeeling, and lacks empathy or compassion.
What is a synonym for "difficult"
Hard or challenging
What does the idiom "burning the midnight oil" refer to?
To stay awake late at night to work or study.
What is a proverb?
A proverb is a short, catchy saying that provides useful life advice or expresses a well-established truth.
Give an antonym for "easy"?
hard, difficult, and challenging
Describe what the simile "as bright the sun" tells us about someone.
They are a happy person.
quiet, mute, still, soundless, and hushed
What is an idiom?
A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meanings of the individual words.
What is the meaning of the proverb "Don't count your chickens before they hatch"?
Don't count on something before you have it.
Give an antonym for "high".
Low, few, and not many.
Interpret the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo." What does this suggest about the classroom environment?
It's crazy, loud, and wild.
The wind howled through the trees, making the night feel eerie and mysterious. Which word is a synonym for the word "eerie".
A. Bright
B. Spooky
C. Cheerful
D. Ordinary
B. Spooky
What does "good things come to those who wait" mean?
Good things come to people who are patient.
Can you create your own proverb about kindness?
students answer
Give an antonym for "full".
Empty, etc...