Proverbs/Adages, Idioms, and Hyperboles

Proverbs, Idioms, and Hyperboles

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Multiple Choice

What does this proverb mean? "The early bird gets the worm."

• Think before you speak.

• Don't judge someone's appearance.

• If you complete something early, you will have an advantage.

• Being late is always best!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence below is a hyperbole?

• The chocolate cake is great.

• I could eat 1,000 of these cakes today!

• Chocolate is my favorite!

• Chocolate is gross compared to vanilla.

Multiple Choice

What does this idiom mean? "It's raining cats and dogs!"

• It is pouring!

• It's barely raining.

• The sun is out!

Multiple Choice

"She has more earrings than a jewelry store!" Is this an idiom, hyperbole, or proverb?

• proverb

• idiom

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

"Marco is one tough cookie." Is this an idiom, hyperbole, or proverb?

• idiom

• hyperbole

• proverb

Multiple Choice

"Mrs. Harmon really put her foot in her mouth." Is this an idiom, hyperbole, or proverb?

• idiom

• hyperbole

• proverb

Multiple Choice

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Is this an idiom, hyperbole, or proverb?

• idiom

• hyperbole

• proverb

Multiple Choice

"Duh! Everyone knows the answer to those questions!" Is this an idiom, hyperbole, or proverb?

• idiom

• proverb

• hyperbole