Problem-Solving
Maria is working on a group project at school. Two students are not doing their part. Maria feels stressed and angry because she thinks she will have to do all the work. What is the solution?
The solution is that Maria should talk to her group and come up with a plan.
Lena balanced her laptop on a stack of textbooks so the camera wouldn’t show the messy floor. She pushed a pile of laundry out of sight with her foot. When her grandmother’s face appeared on the screen, Lena smiled brightly and said, “Everything’s great!”. Why did Lena hide the mess?
She did not want her grandma to see the mess.
Francesca's brother Antonio eagerly entered her room wanting to tell her all about the new movie he saw. Francesca interrupted him to tell him that she was going to see the movie on Friday with her friends. She agreed to let Antonio share his favorite part if he promised not to talk about the ending. Francesca said, "Don't let the cat out of the bag." What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To carelessly reveal a secret.
TJ's professor announces that class will be on zoom today. TJ receives an email from his professor with the zoom link. However, when TJ clicks on the zoom link, it does not work. What should TJ do?
Email his professor and let him know.
Sophie carefully erased the pencil marks in her library book before returning it. She smoothed down the bent corner of a page and wiped the cover with her sleeve. Then she walked to the return desk with a nervous look on her face. Why does Sophie appear nervous?
She likely appears nervous because she had marked up her library book when she shouldn't have( pencil marks and folded pages ).
Sofia and her family reserve the entire day every Sunday to enjoy time together. They start their morning by making breakfast and watching cartoons. Then, Sofia and her siblings get to decide where they will go and what they will do for the day. The family is excited for this time each week. So, when Sofia was invited too her classmate's birthday party on Sunday, she said, "I need to sleep on it." What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To need extra time to think over a decision.
Jessica tries to start the dishwasher in her rental apartment but it is not working. What should Jessica do?
She could contact the rental company to get the dishwasher fixed and wash the dishes by hand for now.
The house was unusually quiet when Marcus walked in. No one answered when he called out. As he stepped into the kitchen, the lights suddenly flipped on and voices shouted, “Surprise!”. What special event might be occurring?
A surprise party.
Pablo was up all night trying to complete his solar system mobile project that was due tomorrow. In just a few hours, he would be giving a presentation about the solar system to the entire sixth-grade class. He needed to get some rest but still had more work to do to complete his project. Pablo's mother heard him working from his room. "It's past your bedtime," Mother remarked. "Wrap it up."
To complete or finish something.
Pablo is standing in line next to a girl and he is really close to her. She turns around and gives Pablo an uncomfortable look. What should Pablo do?
Pablo should back up.
When Ava’s alarm clock buzzed, she groaned and pulled the blanket over her head. A moment later, her phone chimed with a notification. She grabbed it, read the message, and suddenly jumped out of bed cheering, then went back to sleep. What do you think the notification was?
A cancellation of school or work
The dance team at White Diamond Studio is practicing for their competition in Atlantic City, NJ. They are currently undefeated, having won every competition this season. The team hopes to bring home another first-place trophy this weekend. During rehearsal, the dancers completed every jump, piroette, and turn with poise and exceptional technique. Their dance teacher cheered, "You are on fire!" What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To do something well.
Joselyn just transferred to a new college campus and she wants to make new friends but she is nervous. What could Joselyn do to try and make new friends?
Join organizations or talk to new people on campus or in class.
When Priya opened the door to her dorm room, she noticed her roommate’s side was empty. The desk was cleared off, and the closet door hung open. A small note sat on Priya’s pillow. What might be happening or what might the note say?
Priya's roommate probably moved out.
Coach needed to gather everything for the baseball practice. He needed to get the bases, the baseball, and the bats for the team. When Michael saw coach struggling to carry the equipment from his car to the field, he said, "Coach, I will give you a hand." What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To help someone with something.