After the long hike, she was on her last leg.” What does “on her last leg” mean?

a) She was almost home

b) She was very tired

c) She was injured

d) She was excited

After hearing the news, he felt like the rug had been pulled out from under him.” What does “the rug had been pulled out from under him” mean?

a) He was surprised and upset

b) He was happy

c) He was standing on a rug

d) He was running away

“The instructions were clear as mud.” What does “clear as mud” mean?

a) Very confusing

b) Very simple

c) Very clean

d) Very helpful

“He was feeling under the weather, so he stayed home from school.” What does “under the weather” mean?

a) Feeling unwell

b) Feeling cold

c) Feeling tired

d) Feeling angry

Her idea to solve the problem really broke the ice in the meeting.” What does “broke the ice” mean?

a) Made everyone cold

b) Made people feel comfortable

c) Created more tension

d) Confused everyone

“He let the cat out of the bag about their vacation plans.” What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?

a) Released a cat

b) Revealed a secret

c) Forgot something important

d) Made a mistake

He worked against the clock to finish the project on time.” What does “against the clock” mean?

a) With a lot of extra time

b) In a hurry

c) Very slowly

d) Without a deadline

“During the argument, he added fuel to the fire.” What does “added fuel to the fire” mean?

a) Calmed the situation

b) Made the situation worse

c) Ignored the argument

d) Solved the problem

“Her new shoes cost an arm and a leg.” What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?

a) Very expensive

b) Very cheap

c) Very small

d) Very heavy

When the teacher called on her, she was tongue-tied.” What does “tongue-tied” mean?

a) She couldn’t speak

b) She was loud

c) She was whispering

d) She was angry

“He bent over backward to help his friend move.” What does “bent over backward” mean?

a) He tried very hard

b) He didn’t help

c) He hurt his back

d) He was lazy

The students were walking on eggshells around the strict teacher.” What does “walking on eggshells” mean?

a) Being very cautious

b) Being careless

c) Being loud

d) Being confident

She hit the nail on the head when she explained the problem.” What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?

a) Made a mistake

b) Was completely accurate

c) Fixed the problem

d) Missed the point

“The loud music was driving him up the wall.” What does “driving him up the wall” mean?

a) Making him very angry

b) Making him happy

c) Making him confused

d) Making him excited

After failing his first test, he decided to turn over a new leaf and study harder.” What does “turn over a new leaf” mean?

a) Start fresh or make a change

b) Collect leaves

c) Ignore the problem

d) Get upset

he young artist created an intricate design with countless tiny details. What does “intricate” mean?

a) Simple

b) Detailed

c) Messy

d) Colorful

After staying up all night, she was lethargic and could barely keep her eyes open. What does “lethargic” mean?

a) Energetic

b) Sleepy

c) Curious

d) Alert

The shy boy gave a timid smile when he met his new classmates. What does “timid” mean?

a) Bold

b) Shy

c) Angry

d) Excited

he forest was teeming with wildlife, including deer, birds, and insects. What does “teeming” mean?

a) Lacking

b) Overflowing

c) Hiding

d) Empty

The politician’s speech was candid and addressed every question honestly. What does “candid” mean?

a) Deceptive

b) Honest

c) Confusing

d) Long-winded

After hours of practice, her piano performance was flawless and perfect. What does “flawless” mean?

a) Full of mistakes

b) Without error

c) Unfinished

d) Complicated

The towering skyscrapers were a testament to the city’s grandeur. What does “grandeur” mean?

a) Smallness

b) Splendor

c) Simplicity

d) Age

The detective scrutinized the crime scene, carefully examining every detail. What does “scrutinized” mean?

a) Ignored

b) Glanced at

c) Examined closely

d) Skipped over

The view from the mountaintop was breathtaking, leaving everyone speechless. What does “breathtaking” mean?

a) Ordinary

b) Stunning

c) Unclear

d) Frightening

The student had a knack for solving difficult math problems quickly. What does “knack” mean?

a) Weakness

b) Habit

c) Talent

d) Fear

His attempt to climb the mountain was futile, as the storm made it impossible. What does “futile” mean?

a) Successful

b) Useless

c) Exciting

d) Dangerous

The serene lake reflected the clear blue sky, creating a peaceful scene. What does “serene” mean?

a) Calm

b) Loud

c) Rough

d) Cloudy

Her wardrobe was so vast that she had clothes she hadn’t worn in years. What does “vast” mean?

a) Small

b) Huge

c) Empty

d) Ordinary

The dog was wary of strangers, barking whenever someone new approached. What does “wary” mean?

a) Friendly

b) Afraid

c) Cautious

d) Excited

After years of struggle, Amir finally opened his own business, proving that persistence pays off.” What is the theme?

a) Dreams require risk

b) Success requires persistence

c) Business is easy to start

d) Struggles never end

“Despite the obstacles, she believed in the American Dream and worked hard to achieve it.” What is the central theme?

a) Faith and effort can overcome challenges

b) The American Dream is only for some

c) Challenges make success impossible

d) Hard work leads to disappointment

“The promise of freedom and opportunity inspired the family to start fresh in a new country.” What does this suggest about the American Dream?

a) It inspires hope and new beginnings

b) Freedom is overrated

c) Opportunity is only for the wealthy

d) Starting fresh is too difficult

“The immigrant family sacrificed comfort to build a brighter future in America.” What is the theme?

a) Sacrifices often lead to greater rewards

b) Comfort is more important than dreams

c) Sacrifice is never worth it

d) The American Dream doesn’t involve sacrifice