Exaggeration Identification Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

• The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

• It was so hot that I melted.

• The cat sat quietly on the windowsill.

• She whispered softly to her friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the sentence that uses hyperbole.

• The flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully.

• He ran faster than the wind.

• The book was on the table.

• She sang a lovely song.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

• The cake was delicious and sweet.

• The mountain was tall and majestic.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The river flowed gently through the valley.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Choose the sentence that contains hyperbole.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• She has a ton of homework to finish.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• The leaves rustled in the breeze.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The clock ticked steadily on the wall.

• His smile was as bright as the sun.

• The rain fell softly on the roof.

• The car drove down the street.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the hyperbole in the following options.

• The ice cream was cold and refreshing.

• She was so tired she could sleep for a year.

• The bird chirped happily in the tree.

• The road stretched out before them.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which sentence uses hyperbole?

• The coffee was hot and strong.

• He was drowning in paperwork.

• The grass was green and lush.

• The sun set behind the mountains.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Choose the sentence that is an example of hyperbole.

• The ocean waves crashed against the shore.

• Her backpack weighed a ton.

• The candle flickered in the dark room.

• The snow fell gently to the ground.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which one is correct?

• I could hear a pin drop a mile away. 
  When the naybors packed up 
  for their big move, I heard them
  pack up every box. 

• I could hear a pin drop a mile away. 
  When the neighbors packed up 
  for their big move I heard them
  pack up every box 

• I could hear a pin drop a mile away. 
  When the neighbors packed up 
  for their big move, I heard them
  pack up every box.

• I could hear a pin drop a mile away. 
  When the neighbors packed up 
  for there big move, I herd them
  pack up every box. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which one is correct?

• It was so cold I saw Polar Bears
  ​wearing coats & Penguins wearing
  boots. 

• It was so cold I saw polar bears
  waring coats and penguins wearing
  boots. 

• It was so cold I saw polar bears
  wearing coats and penguins wearing
  boots. 

• It was so cold I saw poler bears
  wearing coats and penguins wearing
  boots. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A