Worksheet Solutions: Idioms and Phrases | English Grammar for Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
a) Something very easy
b) A slice of cake
c) A difficult task
d) A type of dessert
Ans: a) Something very easy

The idiom "a piece of cake" is used to describe something that is very easy to do.

Q2: What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
a) To go shopping
b) To go to bed
c) To punch a bag
d) To eat a snack
Ans: b) To go to bed

The idiom "hit the sack" means to go to bed or go to sleep.

Q3: What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
a) To start a conversation
b) To smash ice
c) To freeze water
d) To begin winter
Ans: a) To start a conversation

The idiom "break the ice" means to start a conversation or create a relaxed atmosphere.

Q4: What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
a) To make a mess
b) To reveal a secret
c) To cook beans
d) To trip over
Ans: b) To reveal a secret

The idiom "spill the beans" means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept hidden.

Q5: What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
a) Feeling sick
b) Checking the weather
c) Being outside
d) Enjoying rain
Ans: a) Feeling sick

The idiom "under the weather" means to feel unwell or sick.

Q6: What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
a) Very rarely
b) Every day
c) Every month
d) Frequently
Ans: a) Very rarely

The idiom "once in a blue moon" refers to something that happens very rarely.

Q7: What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
a) To be very expensive
b) To hurt someone
c) To buy something cheap
d) To play a game
Ans: a) To be very expensive

The idiom "cost an arm and a leg" means something is very expensive.

Q8: What does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
a) To release a pet
b) To reveal a secret
c) To buy a new cat
d) To clean a bag
Ans: b) To reveal a secret

The idiom "let the cat out of the bag" means to accidentally reveal a secret.

Q9: What does the idiom "cry over spilt milk" mean?
a) To be upset about something that cannot be changed
b) To make a mess
c) To cry over food
d) To spill milk on purpose
Ans: a) To be upset about something that cannot be changed

The idiom "cry over spilt milk" means to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be undone.

Q10: What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
a) Complaining to the wrong person
b) A dog barking at a tree
c) Climbing a tree
d) Planting the wrong tree
Ans: a) Complaining to the wrong person

The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means to direct your efforts or complaints towards the wrong person or thing.

Use the Idiom in a Sentence

Q11: Use the idiom "the ball is in your court" in a sentence.

I’ve done all I can; now the ball is in your court.

Q12: Use the idiom "raining cats and dogs" in a sentence.

We decided to stay indoors because it was raining cats and dogs outside.

Q13: Use the idiom "a blessing in disguise" in a sentence.

Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because it led me to a better opportunity.

Q14: Use the idiom "burn the midnight oil" in a sentence.

She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her project on time.

Q15: Use the idiom "beat around the bush" in a sentence.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what really happened.

Q16: Use the idiom "hit the nail on the head" in a sentence.

When she said that we need better communication, she really hit the nail on the head.

Q17: Use the idiom "on cloud nine" in a sentence.

She was on cloud nine after hearing the good news about her promotion.

Q18: Use the idiom "back to square one" in a sentence.

We had to go back to square one after the plan failed.

Q19: Use the idiom "the last straw" in a sentence.

When he forgot my birthday, it was the last straw; I had had enough.

Q20: Use the idiom "pulling your leg" in a sentence.

Relax, I’m just pulling your leg; of course, I didn’t win the lottery.

Has the Idiom Been Used Correctly in the Sentence?

Q21: "He was over the moon when he got the job he wanted."
A) Yes
B) No
Ans: A) Yes

"Over the moon" means extremely happy, so this usage is correct.

Q22: "She let the cat out of the bag by telling everyone about the surprise party."
A) Yes
B) No
Ans: A) Yes

"Let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret, so this usage is correct.

Q23: "The new student was a dark horse in the class, always drawing attention."
A) Yes
B) No
Ans: B) No

"Dark horse" means someone who unexpectedly achieves success, not someone who draws attention.

Q24: "When they lost the match, they had to bite the bullet and accept defeat."
A) Yes
B) No
Ans: A) Yes

"Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or difficult situation, so this usage is correct.

Q25: "He missed the deadline, so now he has to face the music."
A) Yes
B) No
Ans: A) Yes

"Face the music" means to accept the consequences of one's actions, so this usage is correct.