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WorksheetsFigure of Speech
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A flash in the pan
a)
a sudden, single success
b)
an inspiration
c)
a dangerous encounter
d)
an effective job done
2.
A hard nut to crack
a)
a disobedient child
b)
a stubborn person or problem
c)
a ridiculous moment
d)
a difficult period
3.
At the eleventh hour
a)
regularly
b)
very slowly
c)
at the last moment
d)
at an early stage
4.
To gain ground
a)
to make progress
b)
to win an argument
c)
to establish ties
d)
to win a battle
5.
A red-letter day
a)
an uneventful day
b)
a day of bloodshed
c)
a wedding
d)
a memorable day
6.
Once in a blue moon
a)
a very cold night
b)
a very rare occurrence
c)
a romantic evening
d)
an unhappy day
7.
To let the cat out of the bag
a)
to drop something accidentally
b)
to forget to bring something
c)
to let out a secret
d)
to act impulsively
8.
Out of the wood
a)
no longer responsible for
b)
no longer in danger
c)
no longer unhappy
d)
no longer in the same social group
9.
Off the bat
a)
without preparation
b)
way off limits
c)
off duty
d)
mesmerising
10.
To throw cold water
a)
to overload with work
b)
to discourage someone
c)
to inspire someone
d)
to raise someone's awareness
11.
A bone of contention
a)
something that is strongly desired
b)
a cause of disagreement
c)
an unforgettable memory
d)
something to be laughed at
12.
A skeleton in the cupboard
a)
a ghostly incident
b)
a weird person
c)
a secret that must be kept
d)
something unused for a long time
13.
Archilles heel
a)
a strong point
b)
the rough side
c)
a weak spot
d)
the downtrodden
14.
Halcyon days
a)
a romantic period
b)
a dull period
c)
those heroic days
d)
a time of peace and happiness
15.
Hobson's choice
a)
no alternative, take it or leave it
b)
best option
c)
too many choices
d)
choose an unpopular option
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