English Language Arts Grade 6 45 min

Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1

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After studying for weeks, the math test was a piece of cake.

2

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

3

I can't come to the game because I'm feeling a bit under the weather.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
When she won the award, my sister was on cloud nine. What does "on cloud nine" mean?
0.Very sad
1.Very happy
2.Confused
3.Tired
Easy
He was over the moon when he got a new puppy. What does "over the moon" mean?
0.Angry
1.Scared
2.Excited
3.Bored
Easy
I wanted to keep the secret, but my friend decided to spill the beans. What does "spill the beans" mean?
0.Make a mess
1.Tell a secret
2.Cook dinner
3.Get angry

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