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Grade 5 Metaphors Worksheets

Grade 5 English practice: Read each metaphor and choose what it means.

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Read each metaphor and choose what it means.

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Read each metaphor and choose what it means.

1
What does this metaphor mean: “His words were music to her ears.”?
What he said was pleasing to hear.The snow covered everything.The road was long and curvy.
2
What does this metaphor mean: “She is the apple of my eye.”?
She is someone I love dearly.The test was very easy.What he said was pleasing to hear.
3
What does this metaphor mean: “Time is money.”?
The lake was smooth and still.The road was long and curvy.Time is valuable.
4
What does this metaphor mean: “My memory is a bit foggy.”?
I cannot remember clearly.Life is full of experiences.He is cold and unkind.
5
What does this metaphor mean: “He has a heart of stone.”?
The road was long and curvy.He is cold and unkind.The city is busy and wild.
Answer key

Answer key

1
What does this metaphor mean: “His words were music to her ears.”?
What he said was pleasing to hear.
2
What does this metaphor mean: “She is the apple of my eye.”?
She is someone I love dearly.
3
What does this metaphor mean: “Time is money.”?
Time is valuable.
4
What does this metaphor mean: “My memory is a bit foggy.”?
I cannot remember clearly.
5
What does this metaphor mean: “He has a heart of stone.”?
He is cold and unkind.

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Grade 5 English practice: Read each metaphor and choose what it means.

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