Reading Comprehension #14017

Practice Exercise 11 A, B

Idioms

  1. What is an idiom? Write a complete definition and give one example.

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  2. Rewrite these sentences. Replace idioms with clear language.

    1. Darla, you need to read between the lines.

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    2. Why don’t you take the olive branch and return your mother’s telephone call?

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    3. Larry does not enjoy playing second fiddle to his brother all of the time.

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    4. Since Martha’s boyfriend left for university, she has had the blues.

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    5. I need ten dollars from petty cash to pay for parking.

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