WorksheetsDescriptive techniques
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for frightened?
a)
Terrified
b)
Startled
c)
Enraged
d)
Afraid
2.
'The smell was disgusting.' Choose the word that could replace disgusting.
a)
Repugnant
b)
Floral
c)
Intriguing
d)
Delicious
3.
'The noise of the volcano was thunderous.' Choose an antonym for thunderous.
a)
Loud
b)
Ear-splitting
c)
Muted
d)
Irritating
4.
A volcano spills molten rock when it erupts. Choose the synonym for molten.
a)
Liquified
b)
Solid
c)
Poisonous
d)
Smelly
5.
Volcanic ash has a gritty texture. Which word is NOT a synonym for gritty?
a)
Grainy
b)
Abrasive
c)
Silky
d)
Scratchy
6.
'The smoke from the volcano made my eyes sting and my throat sore.' Choose the best word to describe this smoke.
a)
Sweet
b)
Fragrant
c)
Acrid
d)
Fresh
7.
'The beast spewed hot lava from its throat.' What technique is used here to describe the volcano?
a)
Alliteration
b)
Simile
c)
Rhyme
d)
Personification
8.
'It felt like being trapped in a blizzard of ash.' Name the technique used here.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
9.
Identify the adverb. 'The air was extremely bitter and it was painful to breathe.'
a)
Bitter
b)
Extremely
c)
Painful
d)
Breathe
10.
'The volcano was preparing to erupt.' Which word would NOT be a suitable replacement for erupt?
a)
Disgorge
b)
Spew
c)
Dribble
d)
Gush
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