Question

word bank:
break the ice
hit the books
spill the beans
a piece of cake
in hot water
under the weather
costs an arm and a leg
break a leg
in a pickle
heart of gold
directions: read each sentence carefully. circle the idiom that best completes the sentence.

1. maria was sick yesterday. she was feeling:

a) break the ice
b) under the weather
c) a piece of cake

1. dont tell anyone about the surprise party! dont:

a) spill the beans
b) hit the books
c) break a leg

1. this math test was so easy! it was:

a) costs an arm and a leg
b) in a pickle
c) a piece of cake

1. i forgot to do my homework. now i am:

a) in hot water
b) heart of gold
c) break the ice

1. we all felt nervous before the party, but john told a joke to:

a) break the ice
b) spill the beans
c) hit the books

1. your grandmother is so kind. she really has a:

a) heart of gold
b) piece of cake
c) break a leg

Explanation:

1. "Under the weather" means not feeling well, which fits Maria being sick.
2. "Spill the beans" means to reveal a secret, so it's right for not telling about the surprise - party.
3. "A piece of cake" means something is very easy, which suits the easy math test.
4. "In hot water" means in trouble, which is applicable for forgetting homework.
5. "Break the ice" means to make people feel more relaxed and less nervous in a social situation, like John's joke before the party.
6. "Heart of gold" is used to describe someone with a very kind nature, which is for the kind - grandmother.

Answer:

1. b) Under the weather
2. a) Spill the beans
3. c) A piece of cake
4. a) In hot water
5. a) Break the ice
6. a) Heart of gold