This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Vocabulary > Idioms Phrases Proverbs – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Idioms Phrases Proverbs Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.Then I thought, "If I want to be a good runner, I have to practice. I know that practice makes perfect!" A) You must practice perfectly. B) You must practice something every day. C) Practicing is the way to get good at something. D) Being perfect is important. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Practicing is the way to get good at something. 2. In the paragraph that begins, "Justin took a deep breath, " what does the idiom "a far cry" mean? A) Very different. B) Extremely sad. C) Long ago. D) A nice surprise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Very different. 3. A man is known by the ..... he keeps. A) Homework. B) Notebook. C) Food. D) Company. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Company. 4. Have your wits about you ..... A) When you think you are witty. B) Be able to think quickly and make sensible decisions. C) The ability to be funny. D) When you are incredibly lazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be able to think quickly and make sensible decisions. 5. My sister eats like a pig! A) Metaphor. B) Neither. C) Simile. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simile. 6. Sara is a bookworm and she likes to go to the library every day. The idiom means ..... A) Someone who like sleeping. B) Someone who like to joke. C) Someone who like reading. D) Someone who like to eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Someone who like reading. 7. What is the meaning of the following adage? You can't teach an old dog new tricks. A) It's really hard for older people to learn something new and use it on a daily basis. B) Don't give old people cell phones. C) Be willing to help others that are older than you because sometimes you will need help. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's really hard for older people to learn something new and use it on a daily basis. 8. Haul over the ..... A) Rocks. B) Fire. C) Coals. D) Stones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coals. 9. My father has always stayed in a good health with his habit of eating fruits everyday. As the saying goes ..... A) One bad apple spoils the bunch. B) An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. C) The old monkey gets the apple. D) Don't upset the apple chart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. 10. Yi Hui was ..... as she accepted the prize A) See red. B) Turn green. C) Grinning from ear to ear. D) Out of the blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grinning from ear to ear. 11. Joe was very curious about where Sarah was getting all her money from, but all she said was that curiosity killed the cat. What does this mean? A) Joe should ask more questions to get to the bottom of this. B) Joe needs to be careful-being too inquisitive could get him into trouble. C) Joe's cat could die. D) Sarah is going to tell Joe where she gets her money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Joe needs to be careful-being too inquisitive could get him into trouble. 12. Chose the sentence that has an idiom below. A) I didn't want to force him off it. B) But he would just sit there and cry until he was blue in the face. C) Kyle continued to just sit on his safe little step. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But he would just sit there and cry until he was blue in the face. 13. All work and no ..... A) Food. B) Soup. C) Running. D) Play. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Play. 14. Know what's what A) You have no idea what is going on. B) You barely understand something. C) Know important facts about a situation. D) The state of confusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Know important facts about a situation. 15. The street leading to the bus terminal was as ..... as the grave. A) Scary. B) Silent. C) Long. D) Bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Silent. 16. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined phrase.Ivan and his dad like to fix things. Ivan said, "I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." A) Ivan and his dad have similar interests and abilities. B) Ivan and his dad spend their time together fixing things. C) Ivan and his dad are slowly becoming very similar people. D) Ivan and his dad climb trees to pick and toss down apples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ivan and his dad have similar interests and abilities. 17. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined phrase.I was down in the dumps when my new bike broke. A) A person improves by trying a long time. B) Feeling bad. C) Was really happy. D) A lot of money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feeling bad. 18. Look! All the bullies are sitting around together. As the saying goes ..... A) Once bitten, twice shy. B) A friend in need is a friend indeed. C) Count your chickens before they are hatched together. D) Birds of feather always flock together. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Birds of feather always flock together. 19. My father is as fierce as a ..... when he is angry. A) Fox. B) Lion. C) Wolf. D) Bat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lion. 20. He talks as if he knows a lot about cars but will give lots of excuses when asked to repair one. As the saying goes ..... A) Absence makes the heart grow fonder. B) Knowledge is power. C) Empty vessel makes the most noise. D) A friend in need is a friend indeed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Empty vessel makes the most noise. 21. Jenny is busy with her friends visiting orphanage and old folks home but her own children were being looked after by her mother. she finally realised her mistakes when reminded by her husband that ..... A) You are never too old to learn. B) Charity begins at home. C) Don't count your chicken before they are hatch. D) Constant occupation prevents temptation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Charity begins at home. 22. As strong as ..... A) A toothpick. B) An ox. C) A snail. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An ox. 23. What does the phrase, "apples & oranges" mean? A) Two things that can't be compared. B) Bananas & Pomegranates. C) I want apples & oranges. D) Two things that can be compared. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two things that can't be compared. 24. Which proverb advises people to be cautious? A) Time destroys all things. B) Rain does not fall on one roof alone. C) Restless feet may walk into a snake pit. D) The fool is thirsty in the midst of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Restless feet may walk into a snake pit. 25. What does "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." mean? A) Life is unpredictable. B) It is your turn to make a decision. C) The written word can be more powerful than violence. D) Helping others do big tasks makes the job faster and easier. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life is unpredictable. 26. What is the meaning of to lend a hand A) Watch carefully. B) To welcome cordially. C) To help. D) Rarely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To help. 27. What does "better safe than sorry" mean? A) It's better to be nice to other people. B) It's better to do what you want. C) It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later. 28. Match the idiom with its real meaning.Meaning:I am sick.Idiom: ..... A) I am under the clouds. B) I am under the weather. C) I am under the roof. D) I am under the table. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am under the weather. 29. Tell me the meaning of the following idiom. Birds of a feather flock together. A) Birds that look alike should all fly south together for the winter. B) People who are similar and have similar interests will always find each other in a room full of individuals. C) Be the change you want to see in the world. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People who are similar and have similar interests will always find each other in a room full of individuals. 30. Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.Like father, ..... A) Doesn't make a summer. B) Like son. C) So you must lie. D) Out of mind. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Like son. 31. Which sentence below is an idiom? A) He is as fast as a speedy car. B) My cheeks are as red as roses. C) The falling snowflakes are dancers. D) I'll be busy until the cows come home. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'll be busy until the cows come home. 32. Don't take a risk. You may regret it. A) All good things must coYou can't judge a book by its cover. B) Better be safe than sorry. C) There's no such thing as a free lunch. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Better be safe than sorry. 33. Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder. A) When the going gets tough, the tough get going. B) Birds of a feather flock together. C) There's no such thing as a free lunch. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 34. Which of the following is the correct definition of a proverb or adage? A) A group of words that do not really mean what they say. B) Comparing two unlike words using "like" or "as". C) An old saying that is believed to be true and is meant to be advice on how to live. D) Comparing two unlike words not using "like" or "as". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An old saying that is believed to be true and is meant to be advice on how to live. 35. Names that are palindromes: A) Bob. B) Anna. C) Hannah. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 36. A palindrome that is 12:00 PM A) Noon. B) Morning. C) Midnight. D) Afternoon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Noon. 37. Marcus was new in town, so he got lost going to the skate park. A guy he met named Francisco told him that it was located on Roxanne Street. Roxanne Street curved around Lake Filo like an earlobe. That's when he discovered the street sloped, and he could just ride his board on the street.Why does the author compare Roxanne Street to an earlobe? A) Because they are both curved. B) Because they are both dangerous. C) Because Marcus listens to Francisco. D) Because the street is noisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because they are both curved. 38. What is the literal meaning of "you don't have to bite my head off" ? A) To speak in a happy tone. B) To bite off one's head. C) To ignore someone. D) To speak rudely to someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To speak rudely to someone. 39. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined phrase.Rosa decided to hit the books to prepare for the test. A) Solve a problem now. B) To study. C) Lost confidence. D) Getting revenge doesn't make a situation better. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To study. 40. When I took this job, I bit off more than I can chew. What is the meaning of this idiom? A) I have more cake in my mouth than I can swallow comfortably. B) I am overwhelmed and need help getting all of my work done. C) I eat too much steak. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am overwhelmed and need help getting all of my work done. 41. What is the meaning of the proverb, measure twice and cut once? A) Measuring and cutting is fun to do. B) Make sure you know what you're doing before you cut. C) You need to measure a lot of things before you cut them. D) Be careful to think of the consequences before you make a decision. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be careful to think of the consequences before you make a decision. 42. Ignorance is bliss A) You are often happier when you don't know something. B) The lack of something increases the desire for it. C) Acknowledge someones contribution or ability. D) Bliss is a ignorant thing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You are often happier when you don't know something. 43. What does the phrase, "stop & smell the roses" mean? A) You should pick flowers for people you care about. B) Take time to enjoy life. C) Stop & smell the roses. D) You should always smell flowers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Take time to enjoy life. 44. Make this a simile.She sings ..... A) At the crowd. B) Like a bird. C) At lunch. D) Very well. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Like a bird. 45. That boy is in the doghouse . A) The boy is getting a reward. B) The boy is happy. C) The boy is sitting in a doghouse. D) The boy is in trouble. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The boy is in trouble. 46. Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.Better late ..... A) Are made to be kept. B) Than sorry. C) So you must lie. D) Out of mind. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Than sorry. 47. Darkness crept through the city like a thief. Not one house on the block had its porch light on. Not one dog's bark could be heard in the night. It was quiet enough to hear a cricket's heartbeat. The only light came from the moon that hung low over the city's head.Which sentence from above is an example of a simile? A) Not one dog's bark could be heard in the night. B) Not one house on the block had its porch light on. C) Darkness crept through the city like a thief. D) It was quiet enough to hear a cricket's heartbeat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Darkness crept through the city like a thief. 48. LET ONES HAIR DOWN A) LETTING HAIR DOWN. B) TO RELAX AND ENJOY THEMSELVES. C) WINNING A LOTTERY. D) LOOSING MONEY. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TO RELAX AND ENJOY THEMSELVES. 49. What is the meaning of time and tide wait for no man A) Just before it is too late. B) Time does not wait. C) A true friend help when you are in need. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Time does not wait. 50. Identify the idiom in this passage:"It's getting late. Let's call it a day, "Truman's dad said. Truman and his father had been doing years work all afternoon and they still hadn't finished. There were still leaves that needed to be raked." A) It's getting late. B) Call it a day. C) Work all afternoon. D) Needed to be raked. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call it a day. 51. What is the word missing in the idiom/proverbToo many spoil the broth A) Plant. B) People. C) People. D) Cooks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cooks. 52. I looked at the father, then at the son, and I thought, The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. A) Apple feel off the tree. B) The son is like his father. C) The father doesn't like the son. D) Father and son are eating apples. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The son is like his father. 53. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.Mai said, "I've just heard it from the horse's mouth. Our school is going to have an auction to raise money." A) From an animal doctor. B) From the mouth of a horse. C) From a trustworthy person. D) From a horse trainer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) From a trustworthy person. 54. An Idiom and an Idiomatic phrase are A) Different. B) Synonymous. C) Cool. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Synonymous. 55. What does "not cut out for teaching" mean? A) Made to teach. B) Not able to cut a pear. C) Not able to teach. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not able to teach. 56. The students could not go outside because it was raining cats and dogs.Raining cats and dogs means: A) It is sunny weather. B) Cats and dogs are falling from the sky. C) It is raining hard. D) You are at the zoo. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is raining hard. 57. Which of the following is a proverb/adage? A) Wear your heart on your sleeve. B) That was the straw that broke the camel's back. C) Her smile is as sweet as pie. D) She is as old as the hills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wear your heart on your sleeve. 58. Fiona always tells the truth because she believes that ( ). A) Honesty is the best policy. B) A stitch in time saves nine. C) Birds of a feather flock together. D) A fool and his money are soon parted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Honesty is the best policy. 59. If you start something early, you have a better chance of succeeding at it. A) When the going gets tough, the tough get going. B) The early bird catches the worm. C) There's no such thing as a free lunch. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The early bird catches the worm. 60. All of the following are idioms except ..... A) Don't ever give up. B) No more monkey business. C) Knock her socks off. D) That kills two birds with one stone. 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