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Let's play with idioms. Check out these sites and learn about idioms,slang, cliches, and similes.
1. Find an idiom in the index. Write an explanation of how you think the idiom might have started. Then check the answer. Were you close?
2.Ask some native speakers to tell you 2 or 3 cliches that they use (and the meanings). Make a list of them. Then ask your classmates to guess the meanings of the cliches
3.At this site, you'll find a sample sentence for each slang word or phrase. If you don't know the meaning, try to guess the meaning. Then click on MEANING to see if you are right. After you know the meaning, try to write another sentence using that slang. Have fun! Slang is a great way to "spice up" your vocabulary.
4.Before you look at all the idioms on a page, try the quiz first. If you're not sure of an answer, look for the answer in the dictionary. When you find an idiom that you think might be useful for you, try writing 2 or 3 sentences using that idiom. Then try to use it in conversation whenever you have a chance.
5.have fun here. Then after you learn some new idioms, write a short conversation betweeen two people. See how many idioms you can use in the conversation.
6.This quiz doesn't tell you the meaning of each phrase. If you're not sure about the meaning, try to guess what the meaning might be. Then check it with your teacher or a good idioms dictionary.
7. First, read about similies and take the short quiz. Then, read and listen to some simile poems. Finally, you'll see 3 exercises that let you practice writing your own similes. My favorite is the Simile Riddle. Write about an object with similes and see if your classmates can guess what it is!
8. Practice writing.
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