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Idiom, Metaphors, and Similes

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kyra hung her head like a dying flower.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Context clues

c)

Simile

d)

idiom

2.

She knows of all her friends' phone numbers by ... .

a)

mind

b)

heart

c)

eye

d)

ear

3.

Tackle an Issue, means...

a)

Solve a problem

b)

Really heavy downpour

c)

Always there

4.

The sun was a gleaming pearl.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

d)

alliteration

5.

Katy won't speak to me. Why is he giving me the ... shoulder?

a)

stiff

b)

cold

c)

hard

d)

strong

6.

To live it up, means ....

a)

To tell a secret

b)

To get into trouble

c)

To enjoy life

7.

Tyler stood up, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

personification

d)

Idiom

8.

I hate it when people do things behind my ... without me knowing.

a)

shoulder

b)

chest

c)

back

d)

leg

9.

I could eat a horse, means ...

a)

To study

b)

This cup cake is delicious

c)

I am very hungry

10.

After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Carly was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.

a)

Simile

b)

Idiom

c)

poem

d)

metaphor

11.

I need some help. Can you ... me a hand?

a)

lend

b)

put

c)

ask

d)

take

12.

I was really worried about changing schools, but I talked to my mum about it. It was great to get that off my ... .

a)

back

b)

shoulders

c)

mind

d)

chest

13.

What is the definition of metaphor?

a)

Comparing two unlike things

b)

two or more words with the same beginning sound

c)

comparing two unlike things using like or as

d)

I love my dog

14.

What is the definition of smilie?

a)

comparing two unlike things

b)

two or more words with the same beginning sound

c)

When a group of words have a different meaning than what they actually say

d)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

15.

To spill the beans, means ....

a)

To tell a secret

b)

To get into trouble

c)

Quick to understand or react to thing

16.

After a busy day, Cammy couldn't wait to hit the hay.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

personification

17.

I never agree with Henry about anything. We just don't ... eye to eye.

a)

see

b)

look

c)

watch

d)

stare

18.

Raining cats and dogs, means ...

a)

Really heavy downpour

b)

Solve a problem

c)

Get your energy back

19.

Sophie's tears were a river flowing down her

cheeks.

a)

noun

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

verb

20.

Let's get together in my .... of the woods for once.

a)

neck

b)

hand

c)

foot

d)

head

21.

Recharge your battery, means ....

a)

Always there

b)

Get your energy back

c)

Solve a problem

22.

What is the definition of idiom?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

b)

Comparing two unlike things

c)

When a group of words have a different meaning than what they actually say

d)

I love pizza!

23.

She has a sweet ... . She eats a lot of sweets every day.

a)

heart

b)

tongue

c)

mouth

d)

tooth

24.

Sit tight, means ....

a)

wait patiently

b)

To get into trouble

c)

To tell a secret

25.

a piece of cake

a)

easy to do, simple

b)

something found at a bakery

c)

something to take to a birthday party

d)

is better than a cookie

26.

Cat's got your tongue

a)

So nervous you can't speak, can't think of anything to say

b)

licking cats is a hairy experience

c)

While playing with your cat, the cat's paw touched your tongue.

d)

You do not get a chance to speak.

27.

The ball is in your court.

a)

It is up to you to handle the situation

b)

"Your turn", when playing tennis.

c)

You can now start the basketball game.

d)

If you get a traffic ticket, you must go to court to pay the fine.

28.

A wolf in sheep's clothing

a)

Someone has disguised themself so that others don't know their true character.

b)

A wolf got cold and wore a sheep skin.

c)

Sheep would be in danger if wolves were in the area.

d)

Most wolves wear clothing.

29.

Hold your horses.

a)

Wait, be patient.

b)

Don't let the horses run away.

c)

Horses are very strong.

d)

I have a charley horse in my calf.

30.

Carrying a chip on your shoulder.

a)

Being in a bad mood

b)

Your job is to bring wood to the fireplace.

c)

You hurt your shoulder.

d)

You really like Pringles.

e)

A tree fell and a chip dropped on you.