Verbs and Figures of Speech Quiz

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children eat the cake.

• The children have eaten the cake.

• The children will eat the cake.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the active voice.

• The homework was completed by Sarah.

• The song was sung by the choir.

• Sarah completed the homework.

• The book was read by John.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following sentences contains a pun?

• The wind howled like a wolf in the night.

• I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Interpret the figure of speech in the following sentence: "The world is your oyster."

• The world is full of pearls.

• You have many opportunities.

• The world is a difficult place.

• Oysters are found everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Analyze the following sentence and determine if it is in active or passive voice: "The novel was written by the famous author."

• Active voice

• Passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Convert the following sentence from passive to active voice: "The ball was thrown by the pitcher."

• The pitcher throws the ball.

• The ball throws the pitcher.

• The pitcher threw the ball.

• The ball was thrown.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Evaluate the use of verbal irony in the following statement: "Oh great, another homework assignment!"

• The speaker is genuinely excited about the homework.

• The speaker is expressing frustration about the homework.

• The speaker is indifferent to the homework.

• The speaker is confused about the homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which sentence best demonstrates verbal irony?

• "I just love getting caught in the rain without an umbrella."

• "The sun is shining brightly today."

• "I have a lot of work to do."

• "The cake is delicious."

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Determine the voice of the following sentence and justify your reasoning: "The project was completed ahead of schedule by the team."

• Active voice, because the subject performs the action.

• Passive voice, because the subject receives the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Interpret the pun in the following sentence: "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana."

• Time moves quickly, and fruit is delicious.

• Time moves quickly, and fruit flies are attracted to bananas.

• Arrows are fast, and bananas are tasty.

• Time is slow, and fruit flies are slow.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A