WorksheetsContext Clues and Figurative Language Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
something past that no longer matters
a huge problem that must be solved
more important that anything else
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.
confused
thrilled
unhappy
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.
looking in the wrong place
using her imagination
making too much noise
Using CONTEXT CLUES, select the answer that best expresses the meaning of the IDIOM.
show up on time
make sure every small detail was right
do everything the way they normally would
Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
The cat ran fast.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The book was on the table.
The car is red.
Which option shows the use of figurative language?
The wind whispered through the trees.
The car is very fast.
She held seven marbles in her hand.
The book was on the table.
The wind whispered through the trees is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?
The clouds are cotton balls in the sky.
The car stopped working.
She runs faster than a deer.
He swims well.
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.
get some rest
keep on trying
give up
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The wrapped gift begged to be opened.
onomatopoeia
personification
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: Shelby was tired, so she decided to hit the sack early.
idiom
simile
hyperbole
alliteration
metaphor
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The kids were wild monkeys today.
hyperbole
alliteration
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The child sneaked like a ninja past the sleeping dog.
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
simile
idiom
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: Our conversation seemed to go on for days.
idiom
simile
hyperbole
alliteration
metaphor
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The dog dug a deep hole.
simile
hyperbole
alliteration
metaphor
personification
Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: There was a loud bang when the door shut.
onomatopoeia
personification
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
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?
tell me the truth
making me laugh
tricking me
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.
made it as good as possible
only invited certain people
made a lot of delicious food
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.
sweet-smelling
full of thorns
easy and comfortable
Using context clues which definition best matches bibliomaniac?
extreme obsession with collecting books
excessive pride in one's own appearance
filled with a feeling of love
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) very tired
B) extremely happy
C) confused
D) excited
Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
A) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
B) The wind howled in the night.
C) The classroom was a zoo.
D) Time is a thief.
