Idioms Knowledge Test Quiz!

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    Satisfied with his achievements, Bumblebee was blowing his________ all the time.

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Test your knowledge of English idioms with Bumblebee's adventures in this engaging and educational quiz!

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  • 2. 

    Despite that bad experience, Bumblebee took __________ by the horns and went the extra mile to win the big prizes of Spelling Bee.

    • The bull

    • The cow

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. The bull
    Explanation
    Bumblebee took "the bull" by the horns means that Bumblebee faced the challenge head-on and tackled it with determination and courage. This phrase is often used to describe someone who confronts a difficult situation or task without fear and goes above and beyond to achieve success. In this context, Bumblebee overcame the bad experience and put in extra effort to win the big prizes in the Spelling Bee competition.

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  • 3. 

    After being informed about Spelling Bee, Bumblebee signed his name in the competition at the drop of _________.

    • A hat

    • A spin

    Correct Answer
    A. A hat
    Explanation
    Bumblebee signed his name in the competition at the drop of a hat means that he immediately and without hesitation decided to participate in the Spelling Bee competition. The phrase "at the drop of a hat" is an idiom that means doing something quickly or without delay. In this context, it implies that Bumblebee was eager and enthusiastic about joining the competition as soon as he heard about it.

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    Qualified for the Final Round of Spelling Bee, Bumblebee looked as pleased as ____________. 

    • Punch

    • Pink

    Correct Answer
    A. Punch
    Explanation
    Bumblebee looked as pleased as "punch" because "punch" is often associated with a feeling of satisfaction or triumph. Bumblebee's expression of being pleased suggests that they were delighted and proud of their achievement, similar to the satisfaction one might feel after delivering a successful punch.

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  • 5. 

    Fortunately, when Bumblebee went to see a doctor, she gave him a clean bill of health and told him to take time recharging his __________.

    • Batteries

    • Battery

    • Either

    Correct Answer
    A. Batteries
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "batteries" because the sentence suggests that Bumblebee needs to recharge multiple batteries. If it was just one battery, the sentence would have used the singular form "battery." The word "either" is not the correct answer because it implies a choice between two options, but the sentence does not present a choice.

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  • 6. 

    Getting bored with his monotonous life, Bumblebee wanted to do something ___________.

    • For a kick

    • For kicks

    Correct Answer
    A. For kicks
    Explanation
    Bumblebee wanted to do something "for kicks" because he was bored with his monotonous life. This phrase is colloquial and means that Bumblebee wanted to do something for fun or excitement, to add some excitement or thrill to his life.

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  • 7. 

    Bumblebee had a whale of time at the party to celebrate his first success and got drunk as ___________.

    • A bull

    • A lord

    Correct Answer
    A. A lord
    Explanation
    Bumblebee had a great time at the party and got drunk as a lord. This phrase is a common expression used to describe someone who is heavily intoxicated. It implies that Bumblebee had a lot to drink and was behaving in a wild or reckless manner, similar to how a lord might behave at a lavish party.

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  • 8. 

    Bumblebee made his dream come true when he brought _______________ down with a perfect performance and became the Champion of Spelling Bee.

    • The town

    • The house

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. The house
    Explanation
    Bumblebee made his dream come true when he brought the house down with a perfect performance and became the Champion of Spelling Bee. This phrase is an idiom that means Bumblebee's performance was so outstanding and impressive that it received a huge reaction from the audience, metaphorically bringing the house down. The phrase implies that Bumblebee's performance was a great success and led him to achieve his dream of becoming the spelling bee champion.

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  • 9. 

    Thanks to his mother’s care, Bumblebee was feeling as right as ________ a few days later.

    • A fiddle

    • Rain

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. A fiddle
    Explanation
    The correct phrase is:
    "a fiddle"
    So, the complete sentence would be: "Thanks to his mother’s care, Bumblebee was feeling as right as a fiddle a few days later."
    The phrase "as right as a fiddle" is an idiomatic expression meaning to feel very well or in good health.

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    The next day, Bumblebee felt like death warmed up with a bad headache. He ________________ and vowed that he would never drink again.

    • Had his fingers crossed

    • Had his fingers burnt

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Had his fingers burnt
    Explanation
    The phrase "had his fingers burnt" means that Bumblebee had a negative experience or suffered consequences as a result of his actions. In this context, it suggests that Bumblebee had a bad experience or suffered from the consequences of drinking too much, leading to a terrible hangover and a vow to never drink again.

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