Metaphor

Exercise 12.1

Use a word from the box in the correct form to complete each collocation. Use each word once only.

1. I could tell Maria was in a good mood by the smile on her face.
2. The little boy’s eyes when he saw his daddy approaching.
3. Let’s put some happy music on to the atmosphere. Everyone’s too serious.
4. My grandparents lived through the days of civil war from 1936 to 1939.
5. The girl’s eyes with excitement as she prepared for the party.
6. Mr Garnham’s expression as he was told the terrible news.