Singing

Which line from the poem shows the most individualistic part?

• "singing with open mouth their strong melodious songs"

• "each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else"

• "I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear"

In the first line of "I Hear America Singing", what does the speaker actually hear America singing?

• a couple of different songs

• American songs

• varied carols

• labor songs

How does the speaker unite all Americans, while they are doing their own thing?

• through their beliefs

• through their singing

• in a meeting

• by forming a union

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'singing' as a gerund?

• A) Singing is my favorite hobby.

• B) She was singing beautifully.

• C) They will be singing tomorrow.

• D) He sings every morning.

Identify the sentence where 'singing' is used as a present participle.

• A) Singing is fun.

• B) The singing bird woke me up.

• C) I enjoy singing.

• D) Singing is a great way to relax.

In the sentence 'The choir was singing harmoniously,' what part of speech is 'singing'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Which sentence correctly uses 'singing' as a noun?

• A) She was singing a song.

• B) Singing is an art form.

• C) They are singing loudly.

• D) He sings every day.

Choose the correct sentence that uses 'singing' as an adjective.

• A) The singing competition was intense.

• B) Singing is a wonderful skill.

• C) I love singing in the shower.

• D) She was singing all night.

What is the main theme of the poem 'I Hear America Singing' by Walt Whitman?

• A) The diversity of American jobs

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of family

• D) The power of music

In the context of poetry, what does 'singing' often symbolize?

• A) Silence

• B) Joy and expression

• C) Sadness

• D) Anger