Linking: animal idioms Monday, February 7, 2022 by Eva Easton 4 Comments Linking + ReductionIn a dictionary, we see words in isolation.In natural speech, however, we connect them. Practice Linkinganimal idioms 1. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-bug-2.mp3I'm as snug as a bug in a rug. I like sitting by a warm fireplace when it's snowing outside. Shoveling snow is hard work. Whenever it snows, I like to make snow angels. 2. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-carefree-1.mp3Today's the last day of the school year. Finally. You're as free as a bird. You're as snug as a bug in a rug. You're like a fish out of water. 3. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-bug-1.mp3It's really cold out today, but no problem... I'm here inside reading my book. You have ants in your pants. You're like fish out of water. You're as snug as a bug in a rug. 4. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-monkey-3.mp3Huh, that's a surprise. I never expected him to pay me back the $20 he owed me. I'm like a fish out of water. I'm as free as a bird. Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. 5. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-fish.mp3Boy, I'm like a fish out of water. I don't know anybody here. You can't sit still. You feel uncomfortable. You are carefree. 6. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-ants-1.mp3You have ants in your pants. You can't sit still. You feel warm and comfortable. You're surprised. 7. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-monkey-1.mp3Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. My team finally won a game. You're surprised. You feel uncomfortable. You are carefree. 8. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-ants-2.mp3The teacher is telling a story, but the children are having a hard time sitting still. The children are like fish out of water. The children have ants in their pants. The children are as snug as a bug in a rug. 9. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-bird-1.mp3Free as a bird. Absolutely nothing to do today. You feel uncomfortable. You are carefree. You feel warm and comfortable. 10. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/linking-practice-monkey-2.mp3Wow, haven't seen you in ages. What have you been up to all this time? Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. I have ants in my pants. I'm like a fish out of water. Please fill in the comment box below. Time's up Related Lessons: All Linking LessonsAll Reduction Lessons Tell your friends. Share this lesson.
Eva Easton says Monday, February 7, 2022 at 12:59 pm Students sometimes want more detailed linking practice, so here’s a video which goes into slow, careful detail. Take care. Eva Reply
Larisa says Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 12:16 pm hello I always want more detailed linking practice and this video super Thank you Reply
Eva Easton says Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:42 pm Howdy, I’m in the process of making another like this, with idioms about time. Eva Reply
Bander says
Very nice work, thank you very much
Eva Easton says
Students sometimes want more detailed linking practice, so here’s a video which goes into slow, careful detail.
Take care.
Eva
Larisa says
hello I always want more detailed linking practice and this video super Thank you
Eva Easton says
Howdy,
I’m in the process of making another like this, with idioms about time.
Eva