Word & Grammar Skills Quiz

What does the word "elated" most likely mean in the following sentence? "She was elated when she found out she had won the contest."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4.a

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: "The dog (run/runs) quickly across the yard."

• run

• runs

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1.f

What does the word "melancholy" most likely mean in the following sentence? "After the movie ended, he felt a sense of melancholy."

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4.a

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5.a

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: "The cats (is/are) sleeping on the couch."

• is

• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1.f

What does the word "frigid" most likely mean in the following sentence? "The frigid air made everyone shiver."

• Warm

• Cold

• Hot

• Mild

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4.a

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5.a

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: "She (write/writes) in her journal every night."

• write

• writes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1.f

What does the word "diligent" most likely mean in the following sentence? "He was diligent in his studies and always completed his homework on time."

• Lazy

• Careless

• Hardworking

• Forgetful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4.a

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "Time flies when you're having fun."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5.a