Figurative Language and Idioms Quiz

What does the simile "as busy as a bee" mean?

• To be lazy

• To be very busy

• To be slow

• To be loud

What does the metaphor "time is a thief" imply?

• Time is scary

• Time steals your belongings

• Time passes quickly and before you know it, it's gone

• Time can be arrested

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To cool down a situation

• To freeze water

What does the adage "A stitch in time saves nine" mean?

• Sewing quickly is important

• Time travel is possible

• Fixing a small problem now can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem later

• Nine people can be saved by one person

What does the proverb "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" mean?

• You should not count chickens

• You should wait for chickens to hatch before counting them

• Do not assume success before it actually happens

• Always be prepared for disappointment

What does the simile "as light as a feather" mean?

• To be very heavy

• To be very light

• To be as colorful as a feather

• To be able to fly

What does the metaphor "the heart of the matter" refer to?

• The physical heart

• The most important part of a situation

• A matter that involves love

• A medical condition

What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?

• To do some carpentry work

• To hurt oneself while using a hammer

• To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

• To start building something

What does the adage "You can't judge a book by its cover" mean?

• Books should not have covers

• You should not judge something or someone based on appearances alone

• All books are the same

• Judging books is a job

What does the proverb "The early bird catches the worm" mean?

• Birds like worms

• Worms are only available in the morning

• Success comes to those who prepare well and put in effort

• Early risers are healthier