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SECOND QUARTER
WORKSHEET No. 12-B
Inferring the Meaning of Idiomatic Expressions
Using Root Words

Activity 1

Analyze the sentences. On the line after each sentence, put a ✓ mark if the
sentence infers meaning of idiomatic expression using root word with affix, or an
X if otherwise.

_____ 1. After our sumptuous meal, our newly-found relatives offered to foot
the bill.

_____ 2. An artist must see with his heart. He is so lovable!

_____ 3. Sorry I didn’t call you back sooner; I have a lot on my plate right
now.

_____ 4. Nora was participating in the play but she got cold feet. She feels
uncomfortable.

_____ 5. Arman lost his house in the earthquake and he rebuilt a new house
from scratch.

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Activity 2
Match the idiom used in a sentence with its meaning. Look for clues through a
root word used with an affix. Write the letter of the answer on the space before
the number.

1. Our product line is getting stale. We need A. Something unclear

to think outside the box and review to
come up with creative new products.
2. Kevin wanted to fix his laptop but he was B. Deterioration
already having problems setting up his new
printer. He didn’t want to open a whole
new can of worms but needs to restart C. Begin working on a
over again. complicated problem
3. A one-tracked mind doesn’t extend a
helping hand. We were appalled by the
selfishness of their behavior. D. Think creatively
4. Disconsolate and exhausted after losing the
match, the wrestler shambled toward the
locker room. E. Selfish
5. There was still grey area because we were
a little unclear about how to proceed.

Activity 3
Get the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions as how they are used
in sentences containing root words with affixes. The meaning of the root words
are given in the box to serve as clue. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. “The bank has confirmed the loan agreement, so it’s a done deal”.
A. Untruthful statement
B. Everything has been decided
C. Something is even worse is going to happen

2. Being in a state of insufferable pain for months is a fate worse than death
itself.
A. A disappointing defeat
B. Something unfair
C. Too extreme to bear, its intolerable

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3. He was a complete novice in foreign affairs. He was a greenhorn!
A. Terrifying event
B. Inexperienced in his field or situation
C. Inflexible person

4. We need some able-and-ready volunteers who are capable to set-up chairs

in the meeting hall.
A. A man who is healthy and has the ability to do anything
B. Abnormal
C. Someone who flatters and bowls down

5. I would like to excuse myself for my abominable behavior at the party last
week. I am afraid I lost my temper and said something that is very
offensive.
A. Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset or angry
B. Act performed in order to stop something
C. Changing one’s opinion

Root word Meaning

Consent to do something that has
Agree
been suggested
Experience or be subjected to
Suffer
something bad or unpleasant
Nov New, beginner
Able Having the skill to do something
Offense Offense-an illegal act

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