English Language Arts
Grade 5
45 min
Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2
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Read the sentence: I have to bite the bullet and do my homework, which means I must do something difficult.
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Read the sentence: My friend is feeling under the weather, so she stayed home from school with a cough and a fever.
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Read the sentence: I thought the test would be hard, but it was a piece of cake.
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Maria felt like a fish out of water at the chess club because she didn't know how to play. What does "a fish out of water" mean?
0.Feeling comfortable and like you belong
1.Feeling uncomfortable and out of place
2.Being very good at swimming
3.Wanting to go to the aquarium
Easy
Leo's mom told him to zip his lip after he almost spoiled the surprise party. What does "zip his lip" mean?
0.To talk louder
1.To get a new jacket
2.To be quiet and not say anything
3.To whisper a secret
Easy
When the teacher said there was a pop quiz, everyone started to get cold feet. What does "get cold feet" mean?
0.To become nervous or scared about something
1.To feel excited and ready
2.To put on socks and shoes
3.To feel that the room is chilly
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