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Idiomatic Expressions And Proverbs
Standard(s): L.4.5
What does the proverb ‘Look before you leap’ mean?
To think carefully before you make a decision
To always make sure your parachute is secure before you leap from a plane
To look and make sure there is no traffic before you jump off the curb
To make sure nobody is in your way before you jump off the diving board
Standard: L.4.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Mindy was walking on air after she went backstage and met Adam Levine.
What does the idiom ‘walking on air’ mean?
Mindy was floating through the air.
Mindy was dreaming.
Mindy was in a state of bliss.
Mindy was disappointed.
Standard: L.4.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
I am not sure how long I will stay at the dance. I’m going to play it by ear.
What is the meaning of ‘play it by ear’ in the above sentence?
Play a musical instrument without sheet music
As you see how things go, decide rather than making plans
Listen for someone to tell you what to do
Think carefully before making a decision
Standard: L.4.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
After winning a million dollars, Kelly was running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
What does the idiom like a 'chicken with its head cut off’ mean?
To act in a calm manner
To be bleeding profusely
To run around clucking and flapping your arms
To act in a frenzied manner
Standard: L.4.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
What does the adage ‘don’t count your chickens before they hatch’ mean?
Don’t rely on something before you are sure it will happen.
All chicken eggs will not hatch.
You need to count your eggs before you count your chickens.
You need to count your chickens before you count your eggs.
