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21.9.2023

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The beggar was as hungry as a ________ .He ate up a full bowl of rice in minutes.

a)

dog

b)

wolf

c)

fox

d)

pig

2.

This bus is as slow as a _________. It takes longer time to reach the destination.

a)

bear

b)

clock

c)

tortoise

d)

snake

3.

My brother exercises regularly and keeps himself as fit as a ________ .

a)

flower

b)

fiddle

c)

fish

d)

falcon

4.

The boxer's punches were as ________ as lightning and caught his opponent by surprise.

a)

sharp

b)

dazzling

c)

brilliant

d)

quick

5.

Our soldiers are as brave as _______ .

a)

beavers

b)

tigers

c)

tortoises

d)

lions

6.

The young athlete looked as strong as an _______.

a)

ox

b)

lion

c)

ostrich

d)

alligator

7.

like a fish out of water

a)

feel unusual

b)

feel comfortable

c)

feel strange and uneasy

8.

like two peas in a pod

a)

very similar, have a lot in common

b)

not close, but have same interests

c)

they are siblings or relatives

9.

The elephant is as big as a........

a)

house

b)

mouse

c)

ship

d)

button

10.

The sun made the sidewalk as hot as a ......

a)

frying pan

b)

ice cube

c)

refrigerator

d)

campfire

11.

Her face was as red as a ..........

a)

tomato

b)

banana

c)

strawberry

d)

pear

12.

The bed was as hard as a.........

a)

cupcake

b)

rock

c)

marshmallow

d)

sidewalk

13.

Please help him. He can't see anything without his glasses. He is _____________________ .

a)

as hungry as a wolf

b)

as clumsy as a bear

c)

as quiet as a mouse

d)

as blind as a bat

14.

This bus is _______________ . We may not be able to reach the airport on time.

a)

as free as the wind

b)

as good as gold

c)

as slow as a snail

d)

as tough as leather

15.

As your grandfather ages, his head is becoming ___________ .

a)

as bald as an egg

b)

as black as coal

c)

as white as snow

d)

as wise as an owl

16.

Please speak louder when you are with your grandmother. She is ______________ a post.

a)

as clean as

b)

as hard as

c)

as deaf as

d)

as steady as

17.

Heng Kang is __________________ a deer. I think he stands a good chance of winning the gold medal.

a)

as strong as

b)

as swift as

c)

as thin as

d)

as wise as

18.

learning similies was ________

a)

as clear as glass

b)

as bold as brass

c)

as easy as ABC

d)

as fee as a bird

19.

my new dress is as _______

a)

sweet as a pie

b)

tough as old boots

c)

strong as ox

d)

white as snow

20.

I can lift the box. It is as light as a______

a)

box

b)

nail

c)

feather

d)

gold

21.

If you say that something costs an arm and a leg,

a)

it is extremely cheap

b)

it is not worth the money

c)

it is very expensive

22.

If you take something with a pinch of salt,

a)

you don't completely believe something because you think it's probably not true

b)

you like your food to be salty

c)

you think something might bring you bad luck

23.

If you feel under the weather,

a)

you feel frustrated

b)

you feel ill

c)

you feel sad

24.

If you hit the sack,

a)

you win the lottery

b)

you give up a sport because you feel you are not good enough

c)

you go to bed because you are very tired

25.

If you cut corners when doing something,

a)

you accomplish two different things at the same thing with very little effort

b)

you do it badly or cheaply at the expense of high standards

c)

you do it straightaway

26.

If you are over the moon,

a)

you become serious about something

b)

you are very pleased about something

c)

you are very angry with someone

27.

If I say “I’m going to hit the books now”,

a)

I am going to study

b)

I am going to take a short break from studying

c)

I am going to throw my books away

28.

If you say that something is a piece of cake,

a)

it is very good but very few people know it

b)

it is very easy to do

c)

it is very sweet

29.

If you go the extra mile,

a)

you are willing to make a special effort to achieve something

b)

you walk a bit more although you are tired just to prove that you can

c)

you put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone

30.

When you see eye to eye with someone,

a)

you look extremely similar to someone

b)

you are glad to see this person

c)

you agree with someone completely

31.

I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

a)

sick

b)

bugs crawled inside of me

c)

mad

d)

nervous

32.

"Apple of my eye" means?

a)

pupil is shaped like an apple

b)

someone that is very special

c)

eye color is red like an apple

d)

eye color is green like an apple

33.

Giving someone the "cold shoulder" means that...

a)

taking away their sweater

b)

throwing ice or snow on someone's shoulder

c)

to go out in the snow without proper snow gear

d)

to ignore or be unfriendly

34.

What does "cry over spilt milk" mean?

a)

to be upset about something that can't be changed

b)

accidentally spilling a liquid

c)

slipping and falling over milk

d)

when your tears look like milk

35.

What does "I have a frog in my throat" mean?

a)

repeating a noise over and over

b)

unable to use your voice

c)

when your tongue turns green

d)

when you eat something weird

36.

To be "all ears" means...

a)

listen attentively

b)

when you have more than one earring

c)

when you wear a silly hat with other ears

d)

when you are not listening

37.

When we are all "in the same boat" it means that....

a)

when you are going fishing with a friend

b)

singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

c)

being in a kayak together

d)

share the same unfortunate situation as another person

38.

What does it mean to "Go fly a kite"?

a)

Go away and stop bothering me.

b)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

c)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

39.

What does "egg on my face" mean?

a)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

b)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

c)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

d)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

40.

I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

a)

once a while

b)

every year

c)

whenever I want

d)

all the time

41.

William will keep his room clean WHEN PIGS FLY.

a)

he always keeps it clean

b)

his room is never clean

c)

he likes to clean

d)

he asks his sister to clean

42.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

a)

Dealing with a problem immediately will save you extra work later.

b)

It is what we do that matters, not what we say.

c)

Buy things that you can afford.

d)

It is better to accept something small than to reject it and hope to get something more later.

43.

United we stand, divided we fall.

a)

Buy things that you can afford.

b)

It is better to accept something small than to reject it and hope to get something more later.

c)

If we work together we can succeed. If we fight each other we will fail.

d)

Always think carefully before you act.

44.

Actions speak louder than words

a)

Always think carefully before you act.

b)

Dealing with a problem immediately will save you extra work later.

c)

It is what we do that matters, not what we say.

d)

Buy things that you can afford.

45.

Look before you leap.

a)

Buy things that you can afford.

b)

It is better to accept something small than to reject it and hope to get something more later.

c)

If we work together we can succeed. If we fight each other we will fail.

d)

Always think carefully before you act.

46.

A friend in need is a friend in deed.

a)

Two people can achieve more than one person working alone.

b)

A true friend is one who helps you when you are in trouble.

c)

The more knowledge one person has, the more power he possesses.

d)

If too many people are involved in doing something, it will not be done well.

47.

When the cat is away, the mice will play.

a)

A person who comes early has more advantage than someone who is late.

b)

You can only judge if something is good or bad when you have tried it.

c)

When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly.

d)

A foolish person spends his money carelessly and soon becomes poor.

48.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

a)

If too many people are involved in doing something, it will not be done well.

b)

A person who comes early has more advantage than someone who is late.

c)

You can only judge if something is good or bad when you have tried it.

d)

When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly.

49.

The early bird catches the worm.

a)

A person who comes early has more advantage than someone who is late.

b)

You can only judge if something is good or bad when you have tried it.

c)

When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly.

d)

A foolish person spends his money carelessly and soon becomes poor.

50.

Two heads are better than one.

a)

New employees usually do their work well.

b)

Two people can achieve more than one person working alone.

c)

A true friend is one who helps you when you are in trouble.

d)

The more knowledge one person has, the more power he possesses.

51.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

a)

A person who comes early has more advantage than someone who is late.

b)

You can only judge if something is good or bad when you have tried it.

c)

When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly.

d)

When the boss is away, the workers do not do their work properly.

52.

Fiona always tells the truth because she believes that _______

a)

honesty is the best policy

b)

a stitch in time saves nine

c)

birds of a feather flock together

d)

a fool and his money are soon parted

53.

My sister practises playing the piano every day because __________ .

a)

no pain, no gain

b)

practice makes perfect

c)

the early bird catches the worm

d)

don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

54.

Don't hit back at your brother just because he hit you. You know ______________ .

a)

two wrongs don't make a right

b)

birds of a feather flock together

c)

actions speak louder than words

d)

don't bite the hand that feeds you

55.
Beggars can't be choosers.
a)
If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.  
b)
Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.
c)
If you try to help someone, but they don't take  your advice or offers, give up.  You can't force someone to accept your help.
d)
Wait until you've already succeeded, and then you can think about what comes next.
56.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
a)
If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
b)
If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.
c)
Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
d)
Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.
57.
You're barking up the wrong tree
a)
You are asking the wrong person
b)
Trees have bark on them
c)
To tell your dog to stop barking
d)
Accomplish two tasks with one action
58.

once in a blue moon

a)

suddenly

b)

very rarely

c)

very easy

d)

don't give up

59.

building castles in the air

a)

to clear a misunderstanding

b)

daydreaming

c)

to become friends

d)

to cry fake tears

60.

Honesty is....

a)

worth two in the bush.

b)

you leap.

c)

there is a way.

d)

the best policy.