Idioms
What does it mean if someone says ‘that was a piece of cake’?
It means that it was really easy.
Bilbo stole a ring that gives the owner a magical power. What is that power?
What should you remember to bring with you on a rainy day?
An umbrella, a rain coat, and rain boots.
My dog is to / two years old.
two
My teacher said i do not need to bring my backpack.
I
What does ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ mean?
When you are enjoying what you are doing so much that you don’t realize how much time has passed by.
Who is ‘good’ and who is ‘bad’ in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Dr. Jekyll is the ‘good’ character. Mr. Hyde is the ‘bad’ character.
When you left for school this morning, you didn’t think you needed a jacket, but it is February and you usually bring one with you. Why is it important to dress appropriately for the weather?
Jackets and layers help to keep your body warm in cold weather. They prevent your body from losing heat. Sweatshirts and jackets can always be taken off if you feel like you are too hot, but if you are cold and do not have an extra layer, that is a problem!
After school, I pick up the mail / male for my parents.
My birthday is on saturday, march 8 this year.
Saturday, March
Days of the week and months of the year need to be capitalized.
What does 'break the ice' mean?
To do or say something to someone that you are meeting for the first time to make them feel more comfortable.
Who was Helen Keller?
Helen Keller was a woman who was born both blind and deaf. She learned to communicate through sign language and learned to read by using braille.
What does 'dress for success' mean?
Dress for success means dressing professionally and appropriately for the occasion, like work, school, or a special event. Dressing for success can play a role in helping you achieve your goals.
In biology, we learned about the cell / sell.
cell
We do not have school on martin luther king jr. day.
Federal holidays, like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Independence Day, need to be capitalized.
What does ‘don’t cry over spilled milk’ mean?
Don’t get yourself upset over things that cannot be fixed or things that you cannot control.
What kind of life do hobbits enjoy?
A hobbit enjoys a simple, peaceful life. They do not like adventure, but instead like a routine and a quiet life.
What is an appropriate outfit for a formal school dance?
A dressy shirt, like a polo or a button-up, with formal pants, an appropriate dress, and formal shoes. You and your outfit need to be clean, and everything needs to fit. Avoid wearing something that is too big or too small.
Did you break / brake a plate?
break
My grandfather was alive during world war II.
World War II
Historical events need to be capitalized, like World War I, World War II, and the French Revolution.
What does it mean to ‘kill two birds with one stone’?
To get two things done at the same time, like stopping at the grocery store on the way home from a doctor’s appointment.
Why does Jim Hawkins go to find the treasure in Treasure Island?
He finds a treasure map for pirate treasure in his parents inn, the Admiral Benbow, and finds himself on an adventure.
Your friend invited you over for a pool day. Name at least 4 things you need to bring with you.
Bathing suit, cover up, sunscreen, change of clothes, goggles, flip flops, entertainment (book, games, etc), water bottle, sunglasses, hair brush, hair ties
I exercise every day except / accept Sundays.
except
I want to travel to england to see buckingham palace.
England, Buckingham Palace
Countries and names of places need to be capitalized.