Idioms Sample Questions for Class 5
Question 1
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
I told him a secret but he could not "keep it under his hat" and told everyone.
A. Keep it under the hat.
B. Tell a secret.
C. Wear a secret hat.
D. Keep a secret.
Question 2
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
Samir lost the project file. It meant we had to "start the project from scratch".
A. cancel
B. finish
C. find
D. beginning
Question 3
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
The new boss often "turn a blind eye" to bad behaviour in our office.
A. Deliberately praise someone
B. Deliberately ignore something
C. Be angry
D. Be calm
Question 4
Find the correct meaning of the idioms in quotation marks.
When Kavya said something about her parent's surprise sixtieth anniversary party, she "let the cat out of the bag".
A. Kavya revealed a secret.
B. Kavya invited people to the party.
C. Kavya didn't tell anyone about the party.
D. Kavya's cat was hiding inside a bag.
Question 5
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.