Let's solve the "Solve the Metaphors" worksheet step by step. The task is to
match each definition with the correct metaphor by selecting the appropriate letter (A, B, or C) from the given choices.
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Here are the definitions and possible metaphors:
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1. Avoid responsibility.
- A. know the ropes
- B. pass the buck
- C. couch potato
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"Pass the buck" means to shift responsibility to someone else.
✔ Answer: B
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2. Unable to see well.
- A. better half
- B. shades of hope
- C. as blind as a bat
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"As blind as a bat" is a common idiom meaning someone who cannot see well.
✔ Answer: C
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3. Homework is easy.
- A. homework is a breeze
- B. over the top
- C. over my dead body!
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"Homework is a breeze" means it’s very easy.
✔ Answer: A
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4. Trick someone, or joking.
- A. rug rats
- B. pulling your leg
- C. on the same page
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"Pulling your leg" means teasing or joking with someone.
✔ Answer: B
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5. Something that is very large.
- A. cabin fever
- B. sick as a dog
- C. as big as an elephant!
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"As big as an elephant" is a metaphor for something huge.
✔ Answer: C
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6. Sick of being indoors.
- A. over the top
- B. as bold as brass
- C. cabin fever
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"Cabin fever" refers to restlessness caused by being cooped up indoors.
✔ Answer: C
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7. Having some optimism in a negative situation.
- A. better half
- B. over the top
- C. shades of hope
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"Shades of hope" suggests a small amount of optimism.
✔ Answer: C
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8. Husband, wife or partner.
- A. run out of steam
- B. better half
- C. as big as an elephant?
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"Better half" is a common term for one's spouse.
✔ Answer: B
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9. Very excessive.
- A. over the top
- B. know the ropes
- C. cabin fever
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"Over the top" means excessive or extreme.
✔ Answer: A
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10. Being well informed.
- A. on the same page
- B. know the ropes
- C. cabin fever
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"Know the ropes" means to be knowledgeable or experienced.
✔ Answer: B
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Final Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. B
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✔ Score: 10/10 — All correct!
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