Text for the Practical Part of the Research
As part of our research, we conducted a survey among 50 people to study their knowledge of idioms in various themes. Participants answered questions that were grouped into several categories, including animals, music, weather, food, and time.
The results of the survey showed the following trends. The highest number of correct answers was recorded in the "animals" category, where 94% of participants answered the questions correctly. This indicates a high familiarity of people with idioms related to this topic. It is likely that idioms related to animals are deeply rooted in language and culture, making them more memorable for individuals.
The next most popular category was "time," with 90% of correct answers. The ability to use idioms related to time expressions may be associated with their frequency in everyday speech. This shows how important the context of time is in language and how often we refer to such expressions in daily communication.
In third place in terms of the number of correct answers was the "food" category, where 64% of participants demonstrated correct knowledge. Idioms related to food are often used in conversation; however, they are less common compared to the topics of animals and time. This may be due to such idioms not being as habitual in everyday language.
Next, 30% of correct answers were recorded in the "weather" category. This is a more specific category, and the use of idioms in this context may be related to specific situations and circumstances. Consequently, participants may encounter such expressions less frequently in daily communication.
The least well-known theme was "music," with only 6% of participants able to answer the questions correctly. This indicates that idioms related to music may not be actively used in speech, which could also be one of the reasons for the low level of knowledge in this area.
Conclusion for the Practical Part
Thus, the results of our survey show that the themes related to animals and time are the most convenient and commonly used for the formation of idioms, leading to a high degree of their acquisition. In contrast, themes such as music and weather have a less pronounced presence in language and, consequently, are less familiar to respondents. These findings may serve as a basis for further research in the field of idiom use in various contexts, and could also be useful for developing educational materials aimed at improving knowledge of idioms in less common themes.