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Context Clues and Figurative Language Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. "It's water under the bridge," she assured her.

a)

something past that no longer matters

b)

a huge problem that must be solved

c)

more important that anything else

2.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Rich was over the moon with excitement after hearing the good news.

a)

confused

b)

thrilled

c)

unhappy

3.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Sarah is barking up the wrong tree; that store doesn't even sell pet supplies.

a)

looking in the wrong place

b)

using her imagination

c)

making too much noise

4.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM.

a)

show up on time

b)

make sure every small detail was right

c)

do everything the way they normally would

5.

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

6.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

a)

The cat ran fast.

b)

The wind whispered through the trees.

c)

The book was on the table.

d)

The car is red.

7.

Which option shows the use of figurative language?

a)

The wind whispered through the trees.

b)

The car is very fast.

c)

She held seven marbles in her hand.

d)

The book was on the table.

8.

The wind whispered through the trees is an example of what kind of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Onomatopoeia

9.

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

10.

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

a)

The clouds are cotton balls in the sky.

b)

The car stopped working.

c)

She runs faster than a deer.

d)

He swims well.

11.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Don't throw in the towel now! The game isn't over yet.

a)

get some rest

b)

keep on trying

c)

give up

12.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The wrapped gift begged to be opened.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

alliteration

e)

hyperbole

13.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: Shelby was tired, so she decided to hit the sack early.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

e)

metaphor

14.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The kids were wild monkeys today.

a)

hyperbole

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

e)

onomatopoeia

15.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The child sneaked like a ninja past the sleeping dog.

a)

metaphor

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

e)

idiom

16.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: Our conversation seemed to go on for days.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

e)

metaphor

17.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The dog dug a deep hole.

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

alliteration

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

18.

Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: There was a loud bang when the door shut.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

alliteration

e)

hyperbole

19.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Did I really win the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg?

a)

tell me the truth

b)

making me laugh

c)

tricking me

20.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Wow, they really pulled out all the stops for Lydia's birthday party! Everyone's having a great time.

a)

made it as good as possible

b)

only invited certain people

c)

made a lot of delicious food

21.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. Things aren't always going to go your way. Life isn't a bed of roses, you know.

a)

sweet-smelling

b)

full of thorns

c)

easy and comfortable

22.

Using context clues which definition best matches bibliomaniac?

a)

extreme obsession with collecting books

b)

excessive pride in one's own appearance

c)

filled with a feeling of love

23.

Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM. After the long hike, John was **__dead on his feet__**.

a)

A) very tired

b)

B) extremely happy

c)

C) confused

d)

D) excited

24.

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

a)

A) Simile

b)

B) Metaphor

c)

C) Personification

d)

D) Hyperbole

25.

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

a)

A) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

b)

B) The wind howled in the night.

c)

C) The classroom was a zoo.

d)

D) Time is a thief.