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Pun practice
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English
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7th Grade
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Susan Denzler
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A pun ...
is a form of poetry
is when words with the same sounding beginning are used
is a word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to
is the creation of humour through multiple meaning or similar sounding words
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a homographic pun?
A pun that uses word which are spelled the same, but have different meanings
A pun that uses words which sound the same, but have different spellings or meanings.
A pun that isn't funny
A pun with spelling mistakes
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CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which choice below is NOT a pun?
Being struck by lightening is a shocking experience.
We had a great day at school.
A boiled egg every morning is hard to beat.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which one is NOT a pun?
I made a pun about the wind but it blows.
I don’t trust stairs because they’re always up to something.
There was a kidnapping at school yesterday. Don’t worry, though – he woke up!
I turned in my homework yesterday and improved my grade.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of a pun?
If I had a nickel for everytime I heard that.
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
Always trust a glue salesman. They tend to stick to their word.
Learning Spanish could be helpful in the future.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of a pun?
I was so tired when I ate breakfast this morning, I fell asleep in my oatmeal.
When William joined the army, he disliked the phrase, "fire at will."
A long day gave way to an even longer night.
Get to the the point, I'm tired of your stalling.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jungle animals are very fair. Cheetahs are always spotted.
hyperbole
irony
pun
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
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