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WorksheetsIdioms and Hyperboles
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a hyperbole?
A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.
a comparison using like or as.
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
What does "a picture is worth a thousand words" mean?
sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description
looking for something small in a huge space
listening intently
Everything is going your way
What does "all ears" mean?
listening intently
Everything is going your way
You're in big trouble
You feel very happy
What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?
A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
What does "it's written all over your face" mean?
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
You are acting restless or impatient.
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
something is simple to do
You are acting restless or impatient.
Face the problem and take control of it.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
She is as pretty as a flower.
She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.
She is a beautiful flower.
She is very pretty.
What is an idiom?
A phrase that has a meaning different from the definition; a common saying
An exaggeration
Words that show sound; comic book words
I could sleep for an hour.
Hyperbole
Not a hyperbole
I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Not a Hyperbole
Choose the answer that is not a hyperbole.
My house is as big as North America.
My brother is smaller than a seed.
I ate a truck-full of food.
I'm taller then you.
It was so cold, I saw polar bears putting on jackets.
Hyperbole
Simile
Mary is feeling a little under the weather.
Hyperbole
Idiom
