Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the meaning of the simile "as dry as a bone"?
a. | very quiet | c. | very dry | b. | very wet | d. | very short |
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What is the meaning of the metaphor "music to my ears"?
a. | bad sound | c. | can't hear the sound | b. | no sound at
all | d. | good
sound |
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What is the meaning of the metaphor "ran like the wind"?
a. | went away | c. | was slow | b. | was quiet | d. | ran fast |
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What is the meaning of the metaphor "raining cats and dogs"?
a. | pouring rain | c. | sunshine | b. | windy weather | d. | light drizzle of
rain |
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What is the meaning of the metaphor "heart of gold"?
a. | quiet and shy | c. | mean and nasty | b. | good and kind | d. | sneaky and
mistrustful |
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What is the meaning of the simile "wise as an owl"?
a. | dull | c. | stupid | b. | pretty | d. | smart |
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What is the meaning of the simile "as thin as a rake"?
a. | short | c. | fat | b. | skinny | d. | tall |
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What is the meaning of the simile "as clear as crystal"?
a. | very cold | c. | very clear | b. | very dirty | d. | very shiny |
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What is the meaning of the simile "as flat as a pancake"?
a. | completely boring | c. | completely hungry | b. | completely cold | d. | completely flat |
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What is the meaning of the metaphor "jumping for joy"?
a. | very nervous | c. | very tired | b. | very happy | d. | very sad |
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