Figurative Language and Word Skills

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The classroom was a zoo.

What is a synonym for the word "happy"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

How many syllables are in the word "elephant"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the compound word "sunflower" mean?

• A flower that grows in the sun

• A flower that is yellow

• A flower that blooms at night

• A flower that is small

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• The cat was as quiet as a mouse.

• The car zoomed down the road.

• The cake was a mountain of sweetness.

What is an antonym for the word "hot"?

• Warm

• Cold

• Boiling

• Lukewarm

How many syllables are in the word "butterfly"?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What does the compound word "notebook" mean?

• A book that is not used

• A book for writing notes

• A book that is heavy

• A book that is colourful

What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?

• Full of

• Without

• Before

• After