Descriptive writing quiz

Select the sentence that shows personification.

(Personification: figure of speech that is used to attribute human characteristics to something that is not human)

• The water in the ocean was extremely warm.

• The statues were placed on pedestals high in the air.

• The engine clanked as the old truck moved slowly uphill.

• The wind whispered secrets through the rustling leaves of the ancient oak tree.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Alia swore to Syukriah that she wouldn't let the cat out of the bag about their secret trip, but her excitement got the best of her, and she accidentally spilled the beans to their friends.

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• accept without proof

• hearing rumors

• share private information

• not feeling well

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the description below. Who does this describe?

She held her pale slender hand up, brushing the wayward curl away from her face. Not that it made a difference, her hair was a constant riot of curls that fell past her shoulders, a fiery bush of a thing, refusing to be tamed. Her eyes, like the blue waters of the Maldives, wide and bright, as she scanned the dining hall. She brushed a stray crumb off her hunter green velvet dress, trimmed with gold, as she strode purposefully down the castle hallway.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Dhiyauddin couldn't wait to introduce his better half, Sarah, to his colleagues at the office party, knowing they would adore her as much as he did.

What does 'better half' mean?

• husband, wife, or partner

• pet cat

• emotional support dog

• obsessive stalker

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Nothing fazes him. Even under the pressure of the final exam, Al-Amin remained as cool as a cucumber, calmly completing each question with precision and confidence.

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• somebody who doesn't like to part with any money

• confident, composed, not bothered by stress

• very bold action or person

• a very active person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the description below. Select the best answer.

The boabab tree was reaching towards the sky, almost grazing the clouds above. Diminutive trees were sprinkled over the green grass, with dashes of pinks, purples, and whites on one bush, a splash of colour. At a distance, tall, white, pointed tents scattered along the pavement, providing much needed shade. Though the sky is bright, dotted with cotton candy-like clouds, darkness was looming ahead. Will the thirsty plants finally get the fill they need?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Miss Liyana urged her students to get cracking on their group project, reminding them of the approaching deadline and the importance of collaboration.

What does she want the students to do?

• get on task immediately, get something done now.

• working late on something

• don't have to do anything

• think hard to solve anything

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What would be the best description for the event in this photo?

• As the sun dipped below the horizon, the stadium roared to life with the electrifying energy of the championship game. Fans clad in team colors waved banners and chanted in unison.

• The bustling marketplace erupted into cheers as the performers took the stage, their vibrant costumes and energetic music captivating the crowd's attention.

• A large, colorful banner spanned across the roof of the arena. The field was covered with a sea of grey, with little splashes of yellow, white and black. Cheers can be heard roaring through the field.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

List a few words to describe this person.

(Think of how he looks and the kind of aura he gives off)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Write three sentences to describe the atmosphere in this photo.

(think of the five senses, figurative languages and descriptive words)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5