Idioms
The boys "saw eye to eye" on the subject that the other team won the game. What does it mean to "see eye to eye"?
To agree
Joshua and Luke have been best
friends since they were 5. They
are now 15. Little things that Joshua does are becoming quite annoying for Luke. Luke has just snapped at Joshua over something small.
Tell 2 different things that Joshua and Luke are thinking
Luke:
ex. Mad or annoyed with Joshua,
Joshua:
ex. curious why Luke is mad, wondering what has changed
You run into friends at the store unexpectedly. When they ask, "How are you doing?" you don't answer and walk away.
Name the problem.
Ex.
Your friends wanted to talk with you.
You might be busy.A woman in front of you at the grocery store line seems tired and is not moving forward in the line.
Name 2 solutions.
You can walk around them
You can tell the woman that they are next in line (so they can move forward).
What is the main spring allergy trigger?
A. Pollen, B. Dust Mites, C. Mold
A. Pollen
Travis thought the assignment was a "piece of cake" and finished it in ten minutes. What does a "piece of cake" mean?
Something that is very easy.
Cassie and Johanna both auditioned for the pickleball team. Cassie got a position on the team, but Johanna did not.
Tell 2 different things that Cassie and Johanna are thinking.
Cassie:
ex. happy they made the team, worried about friend not making the team
Johanna:
ex. upset they didn't make the team, feels left out
It's your friend's birthday. When they open their gifts, you complain that they got better gifts than you did on your birthday.
What's the problem?
The friend may feel bad that you're upset. Your parents might be embarrassed.
You and a partner cannot agree on an idea for a project in class. Name 2 solutions.
Ask the teacher for help deciding.
What is the stone for April?
A. Emerald, B. Diamond, C. Topaz
B. Diamond
Be sure to listen to Jason with "a grain of salt", he doesn't always tell the truth. What does "a grain of salt" mean?
To not take what someone says too seriously
Zac and Dylan work together. Zac tends
to spend his work shifts speaking badly
about others. Dylan finds the way Zac
speaks about others disrespectful
Tell 2 different things Zac and Dylan are thinking.
Zac:
ex. mad with someone, doesn't want to have a job
Dylan:
ex. annoyed with Zac, feels bad for people being talked about
Violet signed up for a figure skating class.When Violet signed up for the class, the application said “6-7pm”. Violet showed up to the rink on Thursday with her new skates. Other students had ice hokey uniforms, sticks, and pucks were playing on the ice, and a coach was directing them from the edge of the rink.
What's the problem?The class was for hockey; not figure skating.
You have a large assignment due in three days. You were also invited to go to the movie theater with a friend.
Name 2 solutions.
You can go to the movies (not do your project).
You can do part of your project before the movies.
When is the first day of spring?
A. March 20th, B. March 22nd, C. March 25th
A. March 20th
Carson "made a long story short" when he quickly told the long story about getting lost in the woods. What does, "make a long story short" mean?
To get to the point quickly
Vinny has just asked his parents if he can go to an unsupervised party on Saturday night. His parents have said no.
Tell 2 different things Vinny and his parents are thinking.
Vinny:
ex. mad because he wants to go to the party, feels left out
Parents:
ex. worried about no supervision, concerned Vinny will be mad
Mandy just moved and today is her first day at her new school. Mandy’s teacher said “We have a new student today! Mandy, why don’t you stand up and tell us a little bit about yourself?” Mandy
blushed and put her hand up to her
face. Mandy did not say anything.
What's the problem?
Mandy was nervous; didn't want to introduce herself
Lia is required to complete a
science fair project, which is due on
March 1st. Today is February 26th. Lia
has not started her science fair project.
She has not chosen a topic. She has not
done any research. Lia sits in her room
with her head in her hands.
What are 2 solutions for Lia?
Lia could ask the teacher for more time.
Lia could start the project.
Who is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature?
A. Artemis, B. Hera, C. Persephone
C. Persephone
Josh "stole his mother's thunder" when he said he was the one who cleaned the house. What does it mean to, "steal someone's thunder"?
To take credit for something someone else did
Alan hates being at home – he always fights with his brothers, and his parents make him do a lot of chores around the house. Korinne loves being at home. It is Friday afternoon.
Tell 2 different things that Alan and Korinne are thinking.Alan:
ex. wants to do something else, misses friends
Korinne:
ex. likes to relax, wants to get things done at home.
Sam was sick and did not go to school last week. On Monday, his teacher is talking about a book that the class read the week before. Sam did not read the book. The teacher talked about that book for a long time. Sam could not follow along.
What's the problem?
Sam didn't have time to read the book.
Sam has a crush on Julia. The Spring Fling dance is soon, and Sam planned to ask Julia to go to the dance with him. Sam painted a sign that said “Would you
go to Spring Fling with me?” and showed it to Julia. Julia said “Sorry Sam, I already have a date.”
Name 2 solutions for Sam.
ex.
Sam can ask someone else to go to the dance.
Sam can go with friends.
Where is the world's largest tulip garden?
A. New Zealand , B. Germany, C. Netherlands
C. Netherlands