Let's go through each question in the
"Common Idioms Quizizz" and solve them one by one, explaining the meaning of each idiom.
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1. What does "on the fence" mean?
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A Extremely happy
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B Almost out of patience
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C You haven't decided yet
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D Get my attention
Explanation:
"On the fence" is an idiom that means someone is undecided or neutral about a decision. They are not committing to either side.
✔ Correct Answer: C
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2. What does "catch 22" mean?
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A Going crazy or losing your mind
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B Extremely happy
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C Drop out in large numbers
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D You can't win no matter what you do
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Explanation:
"Catch-22" comes from a novel by Joseph Heller and refers to a paradoxical situation where someone is trapped by contradictory rules. No matter what you do, you can't escape the problem.
✔ Correct Answer: D
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3. What does "dropping like flies" mean?
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A Drop out in large numbers
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B Looking at two different or opposite ideas
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C Extremely happy
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D Get my attention
Explanation:
"Dropping like flies" is used to describe people getting sick or dying rapidly, or in large numbers. It’s often used metaphorically for things falling apart quickly.
✔ Correct Answer: A
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4. What does "on the other hand" mean?
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A Very angry
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B Drop out in large numbers
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C To be out of touch / not paying attention to what is happening
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D Looking at two different or opposite ideas
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Explanation:
"On the other hand" is used when presenting a contrasting idea or opinion. It shows a balance between two points of view.
✔ Correct Answer: D
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5. What does "behind the eight ball" mean?
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A Get my attention
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B To be in a difficult situation or late
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C Going crazy or losing your mind
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D Almost out of patience
Explanation:
"Behind the eight ball" means being in a tough or disadvantageous position, especially when it's hard to recover. It comes from the game of billiards.
✔ Correct Answer: B
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6. What does "at the end of my rope" mean?
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A Very angry
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B Almost out of patience
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C Can't win no matter what you do
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D Get my attention
Explanation:
"At the end of my rope" means you're extremely frustrated and have no more patience left. It suggests you've reached your limit.
✔ Correct Answer: B
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✔ Final Answers:
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C – You haven't decided yet
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D – You can't win no matter what you do
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A – Drop out in large numbers
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D – Looking at two different or opposite ideas
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B – To be in a difficult situation or late
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B – Almost out of patience
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of idioms worksheet 4th grade.