Idioms
What is an idiom?
A) a type of seasoning
B) a common expression that is non-literal or exaggerated
C) a word used to make a sentence longer
B
What is a conjunction?
A) A word that connects ideas and makes sentences longer
B) A word that shows an action
C) A type of wild animal
A
I am a type of sport. There is a net that you shoot a ball into.
Basketball
What is the best Halloween candy?
In my opinion: Twix or anything sour
(any answer is correct)
Which of the following is NOT a conjunction:
A. However
B. So
C. Happily
D. Or
Which sentence has an idiom in it? What is it?
1. My little sister has always been the apple of my eye; I cherish every moment I spend with her.
2. My sister is my favorite person in the universe.
Sentence 1
Apple of my eye
Which of the following is NOT a conjunction:
A) but
B) because
C) and
D) quickly
D
I am a large vehicle often painted yellow. I have a designated route used to transport students to and from school.
A school bus
Which of the following is an expected behavior:
A. Turning your body away from the person talking to you
B. Changing the topic in the middle of the conversation without telling anyone
C. Interrupting someone when they are talking
D. Actively listening when someone is talking
D
Which sentence is NOT correct?
A. She wanted some food so ordered take out.
B. He doesn't like vegetables or fruit.
C. Sally went to the market because she needed groceries.
D. Harry wanted ice cream, but he went to the ice cream store.
D.
The correct conjunction would be "so"
Find the idiom:
She went to the top floor of the tallest building to get a bird’s eye view of the city. When she looked down everything looked so small.
Bird's eye view
Fill in the blank:
She went to the store ____ she wanted to buy her friend a birthday present.
A) but
B) so
C) because
D) or
C)
because
I have colors and numbers, and I’m played with a deck. When you match me right, you can make your friends wreck. Skip, reverse, and draw two, I can change the game’s flow. What am I?
Uno
Is the following an expected or unexpected behavior and why?
Sally and Jake were getting ready to go trick or treating. Jake said "I am so excited for Halloween this year!", Sally looked away and stated "My new dog is coming on Thursday."
Unexpected
Not making eye contact
Body language is turned away
Off topic
Finish the sentence
I like to play video games and __________
any other answer
What does "crocodile tears" mean?
After getting caught cheating on the exam, Jake tried to show crocodile tears, but everyone knew he wasn't truly sorry.
A. to be in trouble
B. very hot days
C. faking tears when you are not actually upset
d. disliking something
C
Which sentence is incorrect?
A) She wanted to go outside but it was too hot.
B) She needed water because she was thirsty.
C) He went to the beach or to the trampoline park.
D) He wanted the candy so he bought it.
C
The correct conjunction would be "and"
He went to the beach and the trampoline park.
I am a type of food. I have to be broken before you can use me.
Egg
Fill in the blanks: Because, so, or
A) He wanted to go trick or treating ____ he asked his Mom to let him go.
B) She doesn't like ghosts ____ they scare her.
C) This year Molly isn't going trick or treating ___ dressing up.
A) so
B) because
C) or
Finish the sentence
He really wanted to do well on his test so _______
example responses:
he studied really hard
he got a tutor
he did his homework
Which idiom is used incorrectly?
1. When I looked down from the airplane, I got a bird's eye view of the city.
2. I don't love basketball that much. It is the apple of my eye.
3. She pretended to be upset about losing and cried crocodile tears.
2.
Apple of my eye is used to describe something that is valuable or precious to someone
Finish the sentence:
I went to the park and___________
any answer that adds on topic information
I have a tail and a head, but no body. Sometimes I flip. What am I?
A coin
What was Ms. Lexi for Halloween this year?
A) A ghost
B) A cereal box
C) Wednesday Adams
D) A rockstar
any appropriate answer