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Metaphor

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: I love it when you're telling me what I wanted to hear.

a)

Music to my ears

b)

Chill music

c)

Ear candy

d)

Sound byte

2.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: My judgement was not made in the best circumstance. I was confused when I said what I said.

a)

Convinced

b)

Clouded

c)

Hidden

d)

Winded

3.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: If you don't pick up the pace, you’ll be left far behind.

a)

left on the ground

b)

left on the sidewall

c)

left in the dust

d)

left to burn

4.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: This store is too crowded!

a)

It's north pole!

b)

it's a joke!

c)

it's a zoo!

d)

it's an ocean!

5.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: I hate him for being a total know-it-all.

a)

Walking book

b)

Google search

c)

Walking encyclopedia

d)

Search engine

6.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: Jakarta is such an interesting city where many culture converges into it.

a)

Clay pot

b)

Broken vase

c)

Melted candy

d)

Melting pot

7.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: She was born privileged with everything ready for her without effort.

a)

Golden ticket

b)

Silver spoon

c)

Bronze league

d)

Metal pan

8.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: Before you criticize anyone, you should take a look at yourself first.

a)

Mirror

b)

Pond

c)

Reflection

d)

Glass

9.

Which metaphor is best used in this sentence: He is an emotionless lover.

a)

Heart of stone

b)

Stone wall

c)

Harsh winter

d)

Heartbreak hotel

10.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: Go for a walk or you’ll become a very lazy person.

a)

Couch Potato

b)

Earthworm on salt

c)

Busy bee

d)

Cactus

11.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: No one thought he would be this talented. He is really someone that is more to what he appears to be.

a)

Hidden code

b)

Diamond in the rough

c)

Dark horse

d)

Blind search

12.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: After the snowstorm last night, all you can see is snow everywhere you go.

a)

White christmas

b)

White whale

c)

White blanket

d)

White winter

13.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: Moving to a new city feels like starting everything new.

a)

erase the board

b)

tearing the page

c)

restart again

d)

wipe the slate clean

14.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: My child is so precious to me.

a)

Dangling carrots

b)

Apple in my juice

c)

Fruitcakes

d)

Apple of my eye

15.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: She started a new relationship by choosing him.

a)

turning the page

b)

new song

c)

new chapter

d)

turning around

16.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: He is a very generous person.

a)

heart of wax

b)

heat of the moment

c)

heart of paper

d)

heart of gold

17.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: Life is short and so we have to make every second count.

a)

Time is money

b)

Time is resource

c)

Time is perfection

d)

Time is precious

18.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: There’s a traitor among us.

a)

rat

b)

cat

c)

bear

d)

turtle

19.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: He is such a morning person. He's never late to any meetings.

a)

Early pearl

b)

Early bird

c)

Early day

d)

Early tray

20.

Which metaphor best used in this sentence: We have to plan for the worst in case our current plan fails

a)

turn south

b)

turn sour

c)

turn sugary

d)

turn out bad