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When the teacher announced a pop quiz, the class groaned. Sam whispered, “Here we go again.” What does this most likely mean?

This happens often

He doesn’t understand

He is excited

When the science experiment finally worked, Carlos said, “That was a piece of cake.” What can you infer about the task?

It was easy

It was very hard

It was confusing

After hearing the surprise party plan, Lily said, “My lips are sealed.” What does "my lips are sealed" mean?

She will keep the secret

She forgot the plan

She is angry

When Ben couldn’t figure out the math problem, his teacher gave him a small hint to “point him in the right direction.” What does this idiom mean?

Give a clue

Ignore him

Give the answer

Ava brought three pencils to class just in case one broke. Her friend said she likes to “play it safe.” What can you infer about Ava?

She plans ahead

She forgets things

She takes risks

When Noah said he would clean his room but didn’t, his sister said, “Actions speak louder than words.” What does this mean?

What you do matters more than what you say

Words are very important

Talking is better than doing

After losing two games in a row, the coach told the team to “keep their heads up.” What does this suggest the coach wants?

The team to stay positive

The team to argue

The team to quit

Carla kept checking the clock during the movie. Her brother said, “You look like you’re on pins and needles.” What does this idiom mean?

Very nervous or excited

Very angry

Very sleepy

When asked who broke the window, Evan said, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus.” What does "throwing under the bus" mean?

He doesn’t want to blame someone

He wants to tell the truth loudly

He doesn’t know what happened

After practicing piano every day for a month, Lila finally played the song perfectly. Her mom said, “Practice really paid off.” What can you infer about Lila?

She improved

She forgot the song

She gave up

When the new student tripped in the hallway, Jordan pretended not to notice and kept walking. Later, he said he didn’t want to “add fuel to the fire.” What does “add fuel to the fire” mean?

Make the problem worse

Fix the situation

Start a fire

Before the test, Maya kept flipping through her notes and whispering facts to herself. Her friend said, “You’re burning the midnight oil.” What does this idiom suggest?

She is studying late

She is cooking

She is watching TV

After missing the bus, Tyler walked into class late and said, “Well, that’s just my luck.” What can you infer Tyler feels?

Frustrated

Excited

Proud

When Olivia forgot her lunch at home, her friend shared half of his sandwich. Olivia said, “You really saved my bacon!” What does "you saved my bacon" mean?

You helped me a lot

You made a mistake

You cooked food

During the group project, Marcus did all the talking while the others sat quietly. Later, his teacher told him he was “hogging the spotlight.” What does “hogging the spotlight” most likely mean?

Wanting all the attention

Forgetting the assignment

Being shy and quiet