English Language Arts
Grade 7
45 min
Interpret the meaning of allusions
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What does 'Achilles' heel' mean in: 'His inability to delegate was his Achilles' heel.'?
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What does 'a real Scrooge' mean in: 'Don't be a real Scrooge; please donate to the charity.'?
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What does it mean to 'meet his Waterloo' in: 'The chess champion finally met his Waterloo.'?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
The new CEO had the Midas touch, turning every failing project into a success. What does 'Midas touch' mean?
0.A golden ability
1.A clumsy nature
2.A weak spot
3.A greedy desire
Easy
My brother is such a Grinch during the holidays, complaining about all the music. What does 'Grinch' mean?
0.A joyful person
1.A spoilsport
2.A generous friend
3.A shy person
Easy
He was called a Benedict Arnold for switching his loyalty to the rival team. What is a 'Benedict Arnold'?
0.A hero
1.A leader
2.A traitor
3.A great athlete
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