Quiz worksheet from Quizizz focusing on identifying the meanings of common English idioms.
Quizizz worksheet titled "Idioms" with 15 multiple-choice questions about the meanings of common English idioms.
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Let's go through each of the idiom questions and explain the correct answers:
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1. What is the real meaning of "on top of the world"?
- A to sit on top of Earth
- B to travel to space
- C to feel happy or proud about something ✔
- D to be better than others
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means feeling extremely happy, excited, or proud—like you're at the peak of joy. It’s not literal; it’s metaphorical.
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2. What is the actual meaning of "Feeling Blue?"
- A You died your hair blue.
- B You're swimming in the ocean.
- C You're very serious
- D You're feeling sad ✔
✔ Correct Answer: D
👉 *Explanation:* "Feeling blue" is a common idiom meaning to feel sad or depressed. The color blue is often associated with sadness in English.
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3. What is the actual meaning of "Curiosity killed the cat?"
- A someone treated the cat badly
- B being curious can lead to bad things ✔
- C the cat died
- D being mean to someone
✔ Correct Answer: B
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom warns that being too curious might get you into trouble. It doesn't literally mean a cat died from curiosity—it's a metaphor for over-investigating something dangerous.
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4. What is the real meaning of "Hit the nail on the head?"
- A to get the exact right answer ✔
- B to build something
- C to hit someone
- D to work with a hammer
✔ Correct Answer: A
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means to say or do exactly the right thing, especially in solving a problem or understanding a situation perfectly.
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5. What does it mean to "Get a kick out of.."?
- A someone kicks you
- B to kick someone
- C to enjoy something or take pleasure in ✔
- D to dislike something
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* “Get a kick out of” means to find enjoyment or amusement in something. For example: *"I get a kick out of watching old movies."*
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6. What does it mean to give someone the "cold shoulder?"
- A To make someone cold
- B Someone feels that they need a sweater
- C to ignore somebody ✔
- D to be nice to someone
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means to deliberately ignore or snub someone, often as a way of showing disapproval or anger.
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7. What does it mean to be a "fish out of water?"
- (Options not fully shown, but likely include:)
- A) A fish that is not in water
- B) Someone who is uncomfortable in a new situation ✔
- C) A person who likes swimming
- D) A person who eats fish
✔ Correct Answer: B (implied)
👉 *Explanation:* "Fish out of water" describes someone who feels awkward or out of place in a particular environment or situation.
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1. C – to feel happy or proud about something
2. D – You're feeling sad
3. B – being curious can lead to bad things
4. A – to get the exact right answer
5. C – to enjoy something or take pleasure in
6. C – to ignore somebody
7. B – someone who feels uncomfortable in a new situation
Let me know if you'd like explanations for the remaining questions (8–15)!
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1. What is the real meaning of "on top of the world"?
- A to sit on top of Earth
- B to travel to space
- C to feel happy or proud about something ✔
- D to be better than others
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means feeling extremely happy, excited, or proud—like you're at the peak of joy. It’s not literal; it’s metaphorical.
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2. What is the actual meaning of "Feeling Blue?"
- A You died your hair blue.
- B You're swimming in the ocean.
- C You're very serious
- D You're feeling sad ✔
✔ Correct Answer: D
👉 *Explanation:* "Feeling blue" is a common idiom meaning to feel sad or depressed. The color blue is often associated with sadness in English.
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3. What is the actual meaning of "Curiosity killed the cat?"
- A someone treated the cat badly
- B being curious can lead to bad things ✔
- C the cat died
- D being mean to someone
✔ Correct Answer: B
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom warns that being too curious might get you into trouble. It doesn't literally mean a cat died from curiosity—it's a metaphor for over-investigating something dangerous.
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4. What is the real meaning of "Hit the nail on the head?"
- A to get the exact right answer ✔
- B to build something
- C to hit someone
- D to work with a hammer
✔ Correct Answer: A
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means to say or do exactly the right thing, especially in solving a problem or understanding a situation perfectly.
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5. What does it mean to "Get a kick out of.."?
- A someone kicks you
- B to kick someone
- C to enjoy something or take pleasure in ✔
- D to dislike something
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* “Get a kick out of” means to find enjoyment or amusement in something. For example: *"I get a kick out of watching old movies."*
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6. What does it mean to give someone the "cold shoulder?"
- A To make someone cold
- B Someone feels that they need a sweater
- C to ignore somebody ✔
- D to be nice to someone
✔ Correct Answer: C
👉 *Explanation:* This idiom means to deliberately ignore or snub someone, often as a way of showing disapproval or anger.
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7. What does it mean to be a "fish out of water?"
- (Options not fully shown, but likely include:)
- A) A fish that is not in water
- B) Someone who is uncomfortable in a new situation ✔
- C) A person who likes swimming
- D) A person who eats fish
✔ Correct Answer: B (implied)
👉 *Explanation:* "Fish out of water" describes someone who feels awkward or out of place in a particular environment or situation.
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Summary of Answers:
1. C – to feel happy or proud about something
2. D – You're feeling sad
3. B – being curious can lead to bad things
4. A – to get the exact right answer
5. C – to enjoy something or take pleasure in
6. C – to ignore somebody
7. B – someone who feels uncomfortable in a new situation
Let me know if you'd like explanations for the remaining questions (8–15)!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of idioms in passages for grade 6.