Grammar Practice Quiz

The turtle cried like a baby.

• simile

• metaphor

Simon and Deondre put ____ phones on the teacher's desk.

• there

• their

• they're

An apple a day keeps the doctor away means:

• eating apples keeps the doctor away

• apples are tasty

• eating healthy food helps you stay healthy

• I don't like going to the doctor

This chocolate cake is heaven in my mouth.

• simile

• metaphor

The school is in ___ sixth year of operation.

• it's

• its

You crack me up when you tell funny jokes.

Crack me up means:

• crack open

• make me angry

• to hurt me

• make me laugh

The giant's steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.

• simile

• metaphor

Are you sure ___ not hurt?

• you're

• your

I'm so tired that I'm going to hit the hay.

Hit the hay means:

• go to bed

• take a shower

• do chores

• watch TV

The little boy was happy as a clam as he licked his ice cream cone.

• simile

• metaphor