What is a metaphor?
A. Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them
B. A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
C. Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it
D. Big exaggeration, usually with humor
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like/do not likeAdjectivesGrammar : can, could and be able toModals in the PastGrammar and ReadingSimple Present Tense/be/Present ProgessiveParts of Speech and Compound SentencesModals: Possibility, Necessity, ExpectationGerunds and InfitinitivesDegrees of AdjectivesOther quiz:
Mixed General Quiz › ViewEach state of the United States has a nickname. Utah is ___ as the Beehive State.
a. known
b. knows
c. knowing
Grammar Rules › View
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence: The (big, bigger, biggest) elephant in the zoo is named Dumbo.
A. huge
B. bigger
C. largest
D. big
Subject-Verb Agreement › ViewThe onions in the potato salad ________ too strong for my liking.
A. is
B. are
Simple Past/Past Progressive › View
During that time, I __________ in Japan.
A. taught
B. was teaching
C. were teaching
D. teached