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WorksheetsIdioms
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
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1.
Suzy's smile is like a ray of sunshine.
a)
Suzy's smile is bright and pretty.
b)
Suzy is frowning.
c)
Suzy is pouting.
d)
Suzy is smiling.
2.
That boy is in the doghouse.
a)
The boy is sitting in a doghouse.
b)
The boy is happy.
c)
The boy is getting a reward.
d)
The boy is in trouble.
3.
The athlete is fit as a fiddle.
a)
The athlete is overweight.
b)
The athlete is out of shape.
c)
The athlete is very fit and strong.
d)
The athlete is slow.
4.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
a)
You spilled milk on the floor.
b)
You spilled something on the floor.
c)
Don't cry because it is not a big deal.
d)
Cry, Cry, Cry
5.
My friend is a pain in the neck.
a)
My friend's neck hurts.
b)
My friend needs help.
c)
My friend went to the hospital.
d)
My friend can be hard to get along with sometimes.
6.
Cut to the chase.
a)
You cut something with a knife.
b)
Get to the point. Tell me what you need!
c)
You were cut by something else.
d)
You chased another person.
7.
What is an idiom?
a)
A comparison not using like or as
b)
An exaggeration
c)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
d)
The same beginning sounds repeated
8.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
b)
A comparison not using like or as
c)
Words that are sounds
d)
A comparison using like or as
9.
What is a simile?
a)
A comparison using like or as
b)
A comparison not using like or as
c)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
d)
A word that is a sound
10.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
d)
Time flies when having fun.
11.
The boy "cried wolf" means...
a)
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
b)
He shouted very loudly.
c)
He complained all the time.
d)
He howled at the moon.
12.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.
That's a low price.
a)
That's dirt cheap.
b)
Don't let the bed bugs bite.
c)
Shake a leg.
d)
In the blink of an eye.
13.
He's a chip off of the old block really means...
a)
He earns money chopping wood.
b)
He is like his mum or dad.
c)
He used to live here.
d)
He used to live in that street.
14.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
I have a problem.
a)
A stitch in time saves nine.
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
d)
Don't dry over spilt milk.
15.
He is one tough cookie.
a)
He eats a lot of cookies
b)
He likes cookies
c)
He works hard
d)
He crumbles easily.
16.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.
It's time to take your turn.
a)
It's raining cats and dogs
b)
The ball is in your court
c)
Reach for the stars
d)
Over the moon.
17.
pull out all the stops
a)
refuse to obey traffic laws
b)
to get along with everyone
c)
do everything possible to succeed
d)
allow all liquid to escape
18.
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
a)
You shouldn't criticize others unless you are perfect.
b)
Having too many windows in your house is a bad idea.
c)
Don't throw things inside the house.
d)
It's unwise to build a house from glass.
19.
strike while the iron is hot
a)
to take action at the best possible time
b)
to make a tool from metal
c)
to hit a baseball
d)
to refuse to work during extreme temperatures
20.
get something off your chest
a)
to share something that is bothering or upsetting you
b)
to come up with a great idea
c)
to have difficulty breathing
d)
to be happy
21.
raining cats and dogs
a)
raining very hard
b)
looking exactly alike
c)
having an abundance of pets
d)
sprinkling lightly
22.
let the cat out of the bag
a)
release one's pet
b)
give away the secret
c)
refuse to speak
d)
be very angry
23.
cut corners
a)
do a poor job in order to save time or money
b)
to make an art project
c)
to act quickly and successfully
d)
to win a race without cheating
24.
sit on the fence
a)
to be unable to decide
b)
to enjoy being outside
c)
to have good balance
d)
to be lazy or unproductive
25.
icing on the cake
a)
something good added to make a situation even better
b)
something that tastes very sweet
c)
to be organized
d)
eating an extra dessert
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