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quiz for fifth graders over idioms and formal and informal language.

Quiz by Michael Mobley

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  • Q1
    What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?
    Get injured
    Wish someone good luck
    Leave quickly
    Make someone angry
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following sentences is an example of informal language?
    The dog was barking loudly.
    I am going to the store to buy some groceries.
    Could you please pass the salt?
    Hey, wanna grab some food later?
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the formal equivalent of the idiom 'piece of cake'?
    Fish out of water
    Raining cats and dogs
    Walk in the park
    Easy as pie
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?
    Could you please provide assistance?
    Can you give me a hand?
    Hey, can you help me?
    I need some help.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
    To hurt yourself with a hammer
    To finish a task quickly
    To be exactly right
    To miss the target
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the formal equivalent of the idiom 'bent out of shape'?
    Flexible
    Bent over backwards
    In a pickle
    Upset
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the idiom 'hit the sack' mean?
    Go to bed
    Take a break
    Hit something with a bag
    Go for a jog
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
    It means something is easy
    It means something is small
    It means something is very expensive
    It means something is free
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of informal language?
    Do you desire to go to the park?
    Shall we visit the park?
    Would you like to go to the park?
    Wanna go to the park?
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
    It means to avoid a difficult situation
    It means to say or do something exactly right or accurately
    It means to miss the target
    It means to take a break from work
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of formal language?
    May I inquire about your availability?
    Are you available?
    Can I ask if you're free?
    Do you have any plans?
    30s
  • Q12
    What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?
    It means to physically break a leg
    It means to quit a competition
    It means to dance gracefully
    It is a way of wishing someone good luck
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
    It means to plant a tree in the wrong spot
    It means to physically climb a tree and bark
    It means to make a wrong assumption or accusation about someone or something
    It means to find the correct solution
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?
    It means something is very expensive
    It means something is very tasty
    It means something is very easy or simple
    It means something is very heavy
    30s

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