Question

Multiple Choice Question Read the following sentence. Tony practiced his speech over and over, but he still had butterflies in his stomach when he stepped up to the podium. What does the underlined phrase mean in this sentence? A. Tony was nervous as he stepped up to the podium. B. Tony was about to laugh as he started his speech. C. Tony knew his speech by memory. D. Tony had completely forgotten his speech.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Tony was nervous as he stepped up to the podium. The phrase "butterflies in his stomach" is a common idiom that refers to feeling anxious or nervous.