Study

HS MIXED LANG

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • What does it mean if something "costs an arm and a leg?"
    It's very expensive
    You have to sacrifice your health for something
    It takes a lot of physical strength
  • "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of....
    personification
    alliteration
    hyperbole
    simile
  • What does someone mean if they say "pull yourself together?"
    Change your clothes
    Why are you upset
    Calm down
  • After constantly being prank-called, Julian decided to give Juan a taste of his own medicine and ordered twenty-seven pizzas to be delivered to Juan’s house. What does taste of his own medicine mean?
    Taking someone to the doctor
    Experiencing the same bad treatment you gave someone else
    Giving an exciting surprise
    Sharing medicine
  • "My teacher is awesome! She is willing to go the extra mile for her students and stays late after school to help them understand their assignments." What does go the extra mile mean?
    Slack on responsibilities
    Make extra effort
    Do the bare minimum
    Go for a run with people
  • Which pair of words have similar meanings?
    Hypothesis, fact
    hypothesis, true
    Hypothesis, guess
    Hypothesis, credible
  • To ________ a situation means to make matters worse.
    limit
    alleviate
    decompress
    exacerbate
  • "The trees danced in the breeze" is an example of...
    personification
    idiom
    hyperbole
    alliteration
  • "You're the best thing since sliced bread" is an example of...
    simile
    personification
    idiom
  • If something is CREDIBLE, it is...
    unfamiliar, unknown
    false, biased
    brand new
    trustworthy, acceptable
  • "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it" means...
    Reconnect with nature
    Make a different decision
    Let's not talk about that problem right now
  • Which word pair does NOT mean the same thing?
    Terrific, terrible
    Terrific, wonderful
    Wonderful, phenomenal
    Phenomenal, terrific
  • "Jamie is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play." What does short fuse mean?
    Slow to anger
    Being the shortest on the team
    Being quiet
    Getting angry quickly
  • If someone is "on thin ice" they are...
    On probation; make another mistake + there will be trouble
    Making good decisions
    IN good standing
  • No, you can’t take my dog for a walk—she’s down for the count after chasing cats all day. What does "down for the count" mean?
    Lost the race
    Tired, giving up
    Ready to go
    Misbehaving
  • "I've told you that a million times." is an example of a...
    hyperbole
    simile
    alliteration
    metaphor
  • __________ is a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
    apathy
    ambition
    disgust
  • to "Give someone the cold shoulder" means...
    Ignore someone
    Greet someone
    Tell someone you are angry
  • Which of the following is NOT considered to be a credible source?
    Personal blog
    Government websites
    Academic journal
    scholarly books
  • "Once in a blue moon" means...
    Rarely
    Everday
    only at night
  • Which of the following would be a credible source?
    Personal blog
    Unverified social media accounts
    Academic journal
    Wikipedia
  • To "Let someone off the hook" means...
    Make someone pay
    To not hold someone responsible for something
    Go fishing with someone
  • "You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you're really hurt." What does it mean to cry wolf?
    To ask for help when you don't need it
    Spend time outside with animals or nature
    Get hurt
  • Someone who is ________ is not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around them.
    focused
    oblivious
    engaged
    on task
  • "Hey. Cut me some slack. I was really busy last week and forgot to call. I'm sorry!" What does "cut me some slack" mean?
    Call them again
    To not judge someone too harshly
    Be angry
    Cut someone's hair for them
  • __________ means to collect a large number of things over a long period of time.
    accumulate
    investigate
    dismiss
  • To "Let the cat out of the bag" means...
    Keep a secret
    Hide a present
    Give away a secret
  • "The old house groaned under the weight of the snow." is an example of....
    simile
    hyperbole
    personification
  • To "Add insult to injury" means...
    To make a bad situation worse
    Someone getting injured in a game
    Encourage someone
  • "The dead flowers were begging for water." is an example of...
    hyperbole
    personification
    metaphor
  • If something is true for me, but not true for someone else, it is a/an....
    opinion
    fact
    truth
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.