Figurative Language Practice

Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. "Well," said Curtis

with an embarrassed smile, "I'm looking for __________ car." (HINT: A positive word would

be appropriate here)

• a cut rate

• a cheaper

• a more economical

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. "Here's a scholarship

that you might qualify for," said Mike's advisor. "It's for people who are __________ ."

(HINT: A positive word would be appropriate here)

• underprivileged

• poor

• poverty-stricken

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

It's raining cats and dogs, so

• take an umbrella.

• keep your pets inside.

• watch out for falling animals.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

If someone is pulling my leg it means that

• he is scratching it.

• we are doing gymnastics.

• he is joking.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I was feeling under the weather, so

• I took my umbrella with me.

• next time I should listen to weather forecast.

• I went back to bed.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

We were _______________________ when we ran out of gas in a deserted area.

• roll up your sleeves

• in a pickle

• in the end

• from the old school

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The detective __________________ and solved the mystery.

• put two and two together

• put the hammer down

• in a pickle

• pick your brain

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

This sentence appeals to which sense:

The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.

• taste

• sound

• smell

• touch

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

This sentence appeals to which sense:

The concert was so loud that her ears rang for days afterward.

• sound

• sight

• smell

• touch

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

This sentence appeals to which sense:

The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold.

• taste

• smell

• touch

• sight

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5