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WorksheetsHyperboles and Idioms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Mary is feeling a little under the weather.
Hyperbole
Idiom
He's really on the ball today.
Hyperbole
Idiom
I'm as sick as a dog on the day of the big recital.
Hyperbole
Idiom
"This day will NEVER end," said the frustrated young girl.
Hyperbole
Idiom
I feel like we've been here forever.
Hyperbole
Idiom
If I don't eat right now, I'm going to die.
Hyperbole
Idiom
I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow right now.
Hyperbole
Idiom
He's really on the ball today.
Hyperbole
Idiom
He was on top of the world when he hit his first homerun.
Hyperbole
Idiom
