Idioms
If someone tells you to "break a leg" are they wishing you good luck or really mean?
wishing you good luck
sour cream
cottage cheese
yogurt
butter
dairy products
Use the word "because" to turn these 2 sentences into 1 complex sentence.
I went swimming today.
It was very hot.
I went swimming today because it was very hot.
Something that is limited in size can be described as...
small, tiny, miniature,
a bouncing toy or Cinderella's dance
a ball
If you get "cold feet", should you put some socks on or try to calm down?
Try to calm down. "Cold feet" means you are nervous.
green beans
broccoli
asparagus
spinach
vegetables that are green
Use the word "but" to turn these 2 sentences into 1 complex sentence.
The bird flapped it's wings.
The bird couldn't fly.
The bird flapped it's wings but it couldn't fly.
a word that means the opposite of "brave"
cowardly, afraid
A place you can keep money or the sides of a river
A bank
If you decide to "call it a day" are you picking up your phone to call someone or quitting a task?
Quitting a task. "Call it a day" means that you have finished or are quitting for the day.
stormy
hot and sunny
windy
cool and breezy
Words to describe weather
Use the word "if" to turn these 2 sentences into 1 complex sentence.
You can come to my birthday party.
I will be very happy.
I will be very happy if you can come to my birthday party.
Something that can harm you is described as ...
dangerous
A sea-going vessel or to send something by mail.
ship
If you "crack a book" will the librarian be happy or unhappy with you?
Happy- "Crack a book" means you have opened the book and are reading or studying.
leopards
lady bugs
dalmations
appaloosa horses
Things with spots
use the word "however" to turn these 2 sentences into 1 complex sentence.
Many people enjoyed the movie.
Tom did not like it.
Many people enjoyed the movie, however, Tom did not like it.
A synonym for "spacious"
roomy
Give 2 meanings for the word "pitcher"
1- The person who throws the ball to the batter in a baseball game.
2- A container to hold liquids.
If you have "missed the boat" should you start swimming or did you miss your chance?
You missed your chance. "Missed the boat" means you have missed an opportunity.
suitcase
toothbrush
extra clothing
phone charger
Things to take on a trip
Use the word "although" to turn these 2 sentences into 1 complex sentence.
I'm not very good.
I really enjoy playing football.
Although I'm not very good, I really enjoy playing football.
A synonym for "wicked"
villianous, evil, mean
Give 2 meanings for the word "stable"
1- A building that horses and oter farm animals live in.
2- firmly fixed. not likely to give way. steady