Recognize and Explain the Meaning of Common Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5.B
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The phrase “the early bird catches the worm” is an example of a __________.
Adage
Proverb
Idiom
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “The early bird catches the worm” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
Select the best meaning for the proverb "All that glitters is not gold".
Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good
Not just gold has glitter or sparkle
Gold doesn’t just glitter, it sparkles
Just because something is gold, does not mean it’s going to glitter
Explanation
In order to answer this question, it’s important to note that a proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. So the correct answer is going to be a piece of advice. This makes the correct answer, “Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good.” because that is the only answer choice that offers advice.
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky
It's pouring down rain
It's a light rain
Cats and dogs are running around outside
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Feeling warmer than the temperature outside
Feeling colder than the temperature outside
Feeling sick or unwell
Feeling tired or warn down
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Someone or something whose good qualities are hidden
Someone who people take a shining, or liking, too
Someone who is rough around the edges
Someone who plays really rough
Explanation
The phrase “a diamond in the rough” means someone or something whose good qualities are hidden.
Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
To reverse a situation
To move heavy furniture
To sit in a different position
To flip furniture over
Explanation
The phrase “turn the tables” means to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
The phrase “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is an example of a __________.
Proverb
Adage
Idiom
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is giving a piece of advice, thus it’s a proverb.
The phrase “well done is better than well said” is an example of a _________.
Adage
Proverb
Idiom
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “Well done is better than well said” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
The phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” is an example of a(n) __________.
Adage
Proverb
Idiom
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “A penny saved is a penny earned” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
to tie something tightly
to tie something
to ask for a favor to get something done
to remember to do something
Explanation
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,