Ms. Butler's 8th Grade ELA Review 3

Idioms Synonyms

100

Question: Which phrase is a synonym for "one smart cookie"?

a) Slow learner

b) Intelligent person

c) Careless student

d) Average student

Answer: b) Intelligent person

200

Question: Which word is a synonym for "pony up"?

a) Receive

b) Donate

c) Pay

d) Borrow

Answer: c) Pay

300

Question: Which phrase is a synonym for "on the same wavelength"?

a) Disagreeing strongly

b) Having a conflict

c) Thinking alike

d) Being confused

Answer: c) Thinking alike

400

Question: Which phrase is a synonym for "kept a stiff upper lip"?

a) Displayed emotion

b) Showed fear

c) Remained composed

d) Became angry

Answer: c) Remained composed

500

Question: Which phrase is a synonym for "banging his head against the wall"?

a) Succeeding easily

b) Experiencing futility

c) Finding a solution

d) Building something

Answer: b) Experiencing futility