Air Words

What is the meaning of the idiom 'up in the air'?

• Certain and decided

• Uncertain and undecided

• Flying high

• Related to weather

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'airy'?

• Dense

• Heavy

• Light

• Solid

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: 'The sound of the waves ___ calming.'

• are

• is

• were

• be

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The balloon floated ___ into the sky.'

• heavily

• lightly

• slowly

• quickly

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Wind'?

• Love

• Nature

• War

• Friendship

Which sentence uses 'air' as a verb?

• The air is fresh today.

• She aired her grievances.

• The air conditioner is broken.

• He took a deep breath of air.

What is the antonym of 'transparent'?

• Opaque

• Clear

• Translucent

• Bright

In the sentence 'The kite soared high above the trees,' what part of speech is 'soared'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?

• The clouds were fluffy like cotton.

• The wind whispered secrets.

• The rain was as cold as ice.

• The sun shone brightly.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the air was thick with tension'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole