Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your choice on the blank provided before the number. 11. He "was on the carpet" for not finishing his assignment. A. He was in trouble. B. He was on the carpet. C. He did not finish his assignment D. He did his assignment on the carpet. 12. She couldn't tell her grandmother that, so she told a little "white lie" instead. A. told the truth B. made a little lie C. made-up short story D. lie that is told to avoid hurting someone's feelings 13. Whenever it's time for recess, Juris always "jumps the gun". He runs to the door before the bell rings. A. He jumps up and down when it's time for recess. B. He often does things before he should. C. He likes to jump during recess. D.He doesn't likę school. 14. Lany is feeling "down in the dumps". She got a bad grade on a math test yesterday. A. She watches a lot of television. B. She is sad and unhappy. C.She doesn't like math. D. She is sick 15. Mother was "fit to be tied" when I was late for dinner. A. angry B. worried C. amazed D. nervous​