English Language Quiz

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

• To compare two things directly

• To give human qualities to non-human things

• To exaggerate for effect

• To ask a question

Which of these is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Sad

• Elated

• Angry

• Tired

What is an example of an onomatopoeia?

• Whisper

• Joy

• Buzz

• Silent

Which of the following is a main clause?

• Although it was raining

• Running through the park

• She completed her homework

• Before the sunset

What does the term 'first person narrative' mean?

• The story is told from the author's perspective

• The story is told from 'he' or 'she' perspective

• The story is told from the 'I' perspective

• The story is told from an external observer's perspective

Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?

• She likes tea; he likes coffee.

• She likes tea, he likes coffee.

• She likes tea: he likes coffee.

• She likes tea. he likes coffee.

Which word is an antonym for 'difficult'?

• Hard

• Easy

• Tough

• Challenging

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To join two independent clauses

• To separate items in a list

• To indicate possession

Which of these sentences is written in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The cat has chased the mouse.

What is the root word of 'unhappiness'?

• Happy

• Unhappy

• Happiness

• Unhappiness