Question

question 8 of 21
which of the following sentences uses an idiom to show that stella is avoiding a topic?

a. when stellas mom asked about how well she did on her social studies test, stella tried to talk about something else.

b. when stellas mom asked about how well she did on her social studies test, stella started to beat around the bush.

c. when stellas mom asked about how well she did on her social studies test, stella got a chip on her shoulder.

d. when stellas mom asked about how well she did on her social studies test, stella went back to the drawing board.

Explanation:

• Option A describes avoiding a topic directly without an idiom.
• Option B uses the idiom "beat around the bush", which means to avoid addressing a topic directly.
• Option C uses the idiom "got a chip on her shoulder", which means to be easily offended or hold a grudge, not avoiding a topic.
• Option D uses the idiom "went back to the drawing board", which means to start over on a plan, not avoiding a topic.

Answer:

B. When Stella's mom asked about how well she did on her social studies test, Stella started to beat around the bush.