Idioms
What does "sit on a fence" mean?
When someone does not want to choose.
The hints or clues that an author give to help the reader figure out the meaning of words.
What does "synonym" mean?
Same or similar.
What does climate mean?
Weather conditions
What is the topic of these sentences? Remember, topic is only one or two words.
Toucan bird
It's up to you to make the decision or make the next step.
Walk cautiously because the sidewalks are very slippery.
What does "cautiously" mean?
Carefully.
What does "antonym" mean?
Opposite.
What does island mean?
Land that is surrounded by water all around.
Eggs can be prepared in different ways. For example, scrambled eggs is one way. Boiled eggs is another way to prepare eggs.
What is the topic of these sentences? Remember, topic is only one or two words.
Eggs or
Egg Preparation
What does "you hit the nail on the head" mean?
Please put a pinch of salt on the mashed potatoes. If you put too much it will not taste good.
What does "pinch" mean?
A very small amount.
What does "literal" mean?
The words mean exactly what the person says or writes.
What does tourist mean?
A person who is travelling to a place for vacation.
Popsicles are a great treat in the summer time. Popsicles can keep you cool. They are a nice sweet treat.
What is the topic of these sentences? Remember, that a topic is usually only one or two words.
Popsicles.
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
It happens rarely.
After the bird escaped from the cage, he tried to coax it back in the cage.
What does the word "coax" mean?
Convince. To try to persuade.
What does "nonliteral" mean?
The words do no mean exactly what the person says or writes.
What does diverse mean?
A variety or many different kinds.
The animal that has the smelliest odor is a skunk. You would not want to be around a skunk. They are cute, but stay away from them.
What is the topic of the sentences? Remember that topic is only one or two words?
Skunk
What does "see eye to eye" mean?
My teacher told us to write a succinct paragraph about ourselves. It is supposed to be only 4 sentences.
What does succinct mean?
Brief or short.
What does "idiom" mean?
A phrase that has another meaning. It is nonliteral.
What does peninsula mean?
Land that is surrounded by water on three sides and the fourth side connects to lands.
To make a peanut butter sandwich, you need peanut butter. Then you have to get two slices of bread. You spread the peanut butter on the bread.
What is the topic of these sentences? Remember, a topic is only one or two words.
Peanut butter sandwich