WorksheetsIdiom, Metaphors, and Similes
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
Kyra hung her head like a dying flower.
Metaphor
Context clues
Simile
idiom
She knows of all her friends' phone numbers by ... .
mind
heart
eye
ear
Tackle an Issue, means...
Solve a problem
Really heavy downpour
Always there
The sun was a gleaming pearl.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
alliteration
Katy won't speak to me. Why is he giving me the ... shoulder?
stiff
cold
hard
strong
To live it up, means ....
To tell a secret
To get into trouble
To enjoy life
Tyler stood up, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.
Simile
Metaphor
personification
Idiom
I hate it when people do things behind my ... without me knowing.
shoulder
chest
back
leg
I could eat a horse, means ...
To study
This cup cake is delicious
I am very hungry
After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Carly was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.
Simile
Idiom
poem
metaphor
I need some help. Can you ... me a hand?
lend
put
ask
take
I was really worried about changing schools, but I talked to my mum about it. It was great to get that off my ... .
back
shoulders
mind
chest
What is the definition of metaphor?
Comparing two unlike things
two or more words with the same beginning sound
comparing two unlike things using like or as
I love my dog
What is the definition of smilie?
comparing two unlike things
two or more words with the same beginning sound
When a group of words have a different meaning than what they actually say
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
To spill the beans, means ....
To tell a secret
To get into trouble
Quick to understand or react to thing
After a busy day, Cammy couldn't wait to hit the hay.
simile
metaphor
idiom
personification
I never agree with Henry about anything. We just don't ... eye to eye.
see
look
watch
stare
Raining cats and dogs, means ...
Really heavy downpour
Solve a problem
Get your energy back
Sophie's tears were a river flowing down her
cheeks.
noun
metaphor
simile
verb
Let's get together in my .... of the woods for once.
neck
hand
foot
head
Recharge your battery, means ....
Always there
Get your energy back
Solve a problem
What is the definition of idiom?
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
Comparing two unlike things
When a group of words have a different meaning than what they actually say
I love pizza!
She has a sweet ... . She eats a lot of sweets every day.
heart
tongue
mouth
tooth
Sit tight, means ....
wait patiently
To get into trouble
To tell a secret
a piece of cake
easy to do, simple
something found at a bakery
something to take to a birthday party
is better than a cookie
Cat's got your tongue
So nervous you can't speak, can't think of anything to say
licking cats is a hairy experience
While playing with your cat, the cat's paw touched your tongue.
You do not get a chance to speak.
The ball is in your court.
It is up to you to handle the situation
"Your turn", when playing tennis.
You can now start the basketball game.
If you get a traffic ticket, you must go to court to pay the fine.
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Someone has disguised themself so that others don't know their true character.
A wolf got cold and wore a sheep skin.
Sheep would be in danger if wolves were in the area.
Most wolves wear clothing.
Hold your horses.
Wait, be patient.
Don't let the horses run away.
Horses are very strong.
I have a charley horse in my calf.
Carrying a chip on your shoulder.
Being in a bad mood
Your job is to bring wood to the fireplace.
You hurt your shoulder.
You really like Pringles.
A tree fell and a chip dropped on you.
