Identifying and using onomatopoeia

What is the onomatopoeic word for the sound a cat makes?

• bark

• meow

• oink

• ribbit

Give an example of an onomatopoeic word for a clock ticking.

• tick-tack

• tack-tock

• tick-tock

• tock-tick

Identify the onomatopoeia in the sentence: The thunder roared in the distance.

• roared

• murmured

• screamed

• whispered

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: a) The wind whispered through the trees, b) The sun was shining brightly.

• a) The wind whispered through the trees

• d) The river flowed gently

• c) The stars twinkled in the sky

• b) The moon was shining brightly

In the sentence 'The bees buzzed around the flowers', what is the onomatopoeic word?

• roared

• buzzed

• whispered

• hummed

Provide an example of onomatopoeia used to describe a car engine starting.

• rumble

• zoom

• vrooom

• vroom

What is the onomatopoeic word for the sound of a door creaking?

• squeak

• creak

• whine

• screech

Identify the onomatopoeia in the sentence: The fire crackled and popped in the fireplace.

• crackled and popped

• roared and thundered

• whispered and hummed

• sizzled and fizzed

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: a) The river flowed gently, b) The leaves rustled in the wind.

• a) The sun shone brightly

• b) The birds chirped happily

• b) The leaves rustled in the wind

• c) The cat purred softly

Give an example of onomatopoeia used to describe a person walking on gravel.

• crackle

• pop

• snap

• crunch