Practice Idioms: Phrases with Non-Literal Meanings - 3.4.2 | Module 3: Expanding Your Vocabulary & Spelling | ICSE Class 7 English
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3.4.2 - Idioms: Phrases with Non-Literal Meanings

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the idiom 'it's raining cats and dogs' mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about a situation when it rains very hard.

Question 2

Easy

What is the meaning of 'piece of cake'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you feel when a task is not challenging.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

  • To avoid a situation
  • To endure a difficult situation
  • To eat fast

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a situation where you have to face something hard head-on.

Question 2

True or False: 'Break a leg' literally means to wish someone harm.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the context of its use in performances.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a short dialogue that incorporates at least three idioms. Analyze their meanings and how they contribute to the conversation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what you want to express creatively.

Question 2

Research and present an idiom from another culture. Explain its meaning and how it differs from English idioms.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how idioms might reflect societal values.

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