How is an adage different from a proverb?

An adage has been part of history longer.

Just like this Quiz, all good things must come to an end! What does this proverb mean?

Everything has to end eventually.

Grandpa wants a laptop, but dad says, “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.” Explain.

Dad thinks Grandpa won’t be able to learn to use the laptop.

Mark wants to work with Stacy. Their teacher said, “Sure! Two heads are better than one!”

They can help each other do better.

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Grammar: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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In this quiz, students will define and analyze these common forms of #FigurativeLanguage. Recognize and explain the meaning of common #idioms, #adages, and #proverbs. #CommonCore #CC #L.4.5.B #ELA #Vocabulary #Idioms #adages #proverbs #Grade4

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1
During their lesson, teacher told her class, ‘You are on the ball!’ What does this idiom mean?
They did well in class.
They are not good at something.
They are standing on balls.
They are on Earth, a large sphere.
2
How is an adage different from a proverb?
An adage is more complicated.
A proverb is shorter.
An adage has been part of history longer.
A proverbs has been part of history longer.
3
John is late for work, but he has to go to the bank. He is in a pickle! Explain.
John drives a green car.
John is in trouble with his boss.
John is wearing a pickle costume.
John has a problem.
4
Mike got the new toy, because the early bird gets the worm! What does that adage mean?
Mike got to the store first.
Mike is always early.
Mike is a bird.
Mike eats worms.
5
Mom told her kids to hit the sack when it was after midnight! What does this idiom mean?
Go to work.
Go to bed.
Punch a bag.
Slap a pillow.
6
If something happens once in a blue moon, how often does it happen?
once a month
very often
on wednesdays
very rarely
7
If I say “hold your horses,” what do I want you to do?
pick up your toys
hold two horses still
go faster
be patient
8
Just like this Quiz, all good things must come to an end! What does this proverb mean?
Good things do not last long.
Bad things never end.
Everything will be bad now.
Everything has to end eventually.
9
Grandpa wants a laptop, but dad says, “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.” Explain.
Dad doesn't want to buy a laptop.
Grandpa will name his dog "laptop".
Grandpa is an old dog.
Dad thinks Grandpa won’t be able to learn to use the laptop.
10
What are common expressions that do not literally mean what they say?
antonyms
synonyms
idioms
questions
11
What is figurative language?
literal expressions
facts and sources
non-literal expressions
new words
12
Mark wants to work with Stacy. Their teacher said, “Sure! Two heads are better than one!”
They can help each other do better.
They are building a model of heads.
Stacy has a big brain.
Mark has two heads!

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Grammar: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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Flashcards12 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 12

Answers

1
During their lesson, teacher told her class, ‘You are on the ball!’ What does this idiom mean?
They did well in class.
They are not good at something.
They are standing on balls.
They are on Earth, a large sphere.
2
How is an adage different from a proverb?
An adage is more complicated.
A proverb is shorter.
An adage has been part of history longer.
A proverbs has been part of history longer.
3
John is late for work, but he has to go to the bank. He is in a pickle! Explain.
John drives a green car.
John is in trouble with his boss.
John is wearing a pickle costume.
John has a problem.
4
Mike got the new toy, because the early bird gets the worm! What does that adage mean?
Mike got to the store first.
Mike is always early.
Mike is a bird.
Mike eats worms.
5
Mom told her kids to hit the sack when it was after midnight! What does this idiom mean?
Go to work.
Go to bed.
Punch a bag.
Slap a pillow.
6
If something happens once in a blue moon, how often does it happen?
once a month
very often
on wednesdays
very rarely
7
If I say “hold your horses,” what do I want you to do?
pick up your toys
hold two horses still
go faster
be patient
8
Just like this Quiz, all good things must come to an end! What does this proverb mean?
Good things do not last long.
Bad things never end.
Everything will be bad now.
Everything has to end eventually.
9
Grandpa wants a laptop, but dad says, “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.” Explain.
Dad doesn't want to buy a laptop.
Grandpa will name his dog "laptop".
Grandpa is an old dog.
Dad thinks Grandpa won’t be able to learn to use the laptop.
10
What are common expressions that do not literally mean what they say?
antonyms
synonyms
idioms
questions
11
What is figurative language?
literal expressions
facts and sources
non-literal expressions
new words
12
Mark wants to work with Stacy. Their teacher said, “Sure! Two heads are better than one!”
They can help each other do better.
They are building a model of heads.
Stacy has a big brain.
Mark has two heads!