Idioms and Language Quiz

The root word of invisible means-

• Unseen

• Clear

• Visible

• Apparent

The word unhappiness means:

• Full of joy

• Without sadness

• State of being not happy

• Very pleased

"He spilled the beans about the surprise." This idiom means-

• He made a mess

• He cooked beans

• He revealed the secret

• He tripped on the floor

"Maria was feeling under the weather after the long trip." Which meaning is correct?

• Sick

• Excited

• Confused

• Strong

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." Which sound device is shown?

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Consonance

• Onomatopoeia

"The light of the fire is a sight to admire" is an example of-

• Consonance

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

"The buzzing bee flew past." The underlined word is an example of-

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Assonance

• Consonance

Which line uses consonance?

• "Mike likes his new bike."

• "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."

• "Splash! The water hit my face."

• "Bright light frightens me."

"After failing the test, Mara decided to turn over a new leaf." What does the idiom mean?

• Change her home

• Start behaving in a better way

• Collect more leaves

• Stop studying

The phrase "She sells seashells by the seashore" mainly appeals to-

• Hearing

• Taste

• Touch

• Smell