Sometimes the change in weather is gradual, and sometimes is very sudden. State a synonym for the word 'gradual.'
slow
The intelligent dog figured out how to unlock the door. State a synonym for the word 'intelligent.'
smart
The boy's friend called him cowardly when he wouldn't jump in the lake. State an antonym for the word 'cowardly.'
brave, courageous
Getting enough sleep is an essential part of your health. State a synonym for the word 'essential.'
important, crucial
Even though I was feeling down, I decided to keep my chin up hoping that the day would get better. State the idiom and its meaning.
keep your chin up = be positive
She had to go back to square one when her science experiment didn't go how she wanted it to. State the idiom and its meaning.
Back to square one= to start over
Instead of dragging it on, he decided to cut to the chase and announce the bad news. State the idiom and its meaning.
cut to the chase = state something directly
The parrot imitated his owner speaking. State a synonym for the word 'imitate.'
copy, mimic
The man was heroic when he saved the children from the burning building. State a synonym for the word 'heroic.'
brave, courageous
He asked if I could lend him an ear because he wanted to someone to talk to. State the idiom and its meaning.
lend an ear = to listen
It was hard to concentrate on my test with so many people talking. State a synonym for the word 'concentrate.'
focus
The ancient books were covered in cobwebs and hadn't been touched in years. State an antonym for the word 'ancient.'
new, modern
The weather conditions in Alaska can be very harsh. State an antonym for the word 'harsh.'
nice, pleasant
He was tired from working all day and decided to hit the hay. State the idiom and its meaning.
hit the hay = go to bed
The little boy was miserable when he dropped his ice cream on the ground. State an antonym for the word 'miserable.'
happy, excited
The team had a triumph when they won the championship game. State an antonym for the word 'triumph.'
loss, failure
She had to mend her shirt when it was ripped. State an antonym for the word 'mend.'
break, damage
The tornado was extremely destructive to the small house. State a synonym for the word 'destructive.'
damaging, harmful
She had her fingers crossed that she would make it to the airport on time. State the idiom and its meaning.
cross your fingers = to wish for something to happen
The test was a piece of cake after he had studied all week. State the idiom and its meaning.
piece of cake = easy