English Language Arts Grade 5 45 min

Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1

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After studying all week, the test was a piece of cake.

2

The final exam is next week, so I need to hit the books.

3

It was a surprise party, but my brother let the cat out of the bag.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
After weeks of practice, the soccer game was a piece of cake. What does 'a piece of cake' mean?
0.Very easy
1.A dessert
2.Difficult
3.A sport
Easy
I have a big history test tomorrow, so it's time to hit the books. What does 'hit the books' mean?
0.Go to sleep
1.Study hard
2.Close books
3.Read a story
Easy
I told him the gift was a secret, but he let the cat out of the bag. What does this idiom mean?
0.Lost a pet
1.Bought a cat
2.Told a secret
3.Wrapped a gift

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