Idioms Sample Questions for Class 5
Question 1
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
Ramesh never prepared for his speeches; they were always "delivered on the fly".
A. Talk to a fly.
B. While flying.
C. To create something without planning ahead.
D. Deliver speech while flying.
Question 2
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
Our politicians have promised so much but did nothing. I think what they say is "all smoke and mirrors".
A. To tell the truth.
B. To promise and deliver.
C. To confuse or deceive people.
D. To promise too much.
Question 3
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
I am going to "brush up" on my computer skills before the job interview.
A. to brush teeth
B. to review
C. to dress warmly
D. to disappear
Question 4
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
If not many people are watching the new play, the drama company will "pull the plug" on the play.
A. Prevent an activity from continuing
B. Help an activity
C. Fund more money
D. Burn it down
Question 5
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
"As a rule of thumb", you need two cups of water for each ounce of cake mix.
A. Far away
B. Approximately
C. For good cooking
D. Accurately