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WorksheetsWarm-up Review: Weeks 1, 2, and 3
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Identify all the synonyms for haughty.
kind
arrogant
vain
superior
Identify all the antonyms for aplomb
emotional
calm
self-confidence
worried
What phrase is an example of a metaphor in the following sentence?
When Rachel entered the haunted house, it was as black as coal. She used the walls to find her way down the hallway, terrified at what was to come.
haunted house
black as coal
terrified at what was to come
There is no metaphor.
The following sentence shows an example of a _____________.
When Rachel entered the haunted house, it was as black as coal. She used the walls to find her way down the hallway, terrified at what was to come.
personification
allusion
idiom
simile
Kevin peered out into the darkness. The sound of the thunder made him jump, and his eyes widened when he saw the bright lightning dance across the sky.
Identify the phrase and type of Figurative Language.
"... peered out into the darkness." oxymoron
"...thunder made him jump,..." personification
"...lightning dance across the sky." personification
"...eyes widened when he saw..." personification
In the following paragraph, which sentence has NO errors in it?
(1)Did you no that the first call made with a cellular telephone was a prank. (2) In 1973 martin cooper was heading up a team of engineers at motorola that was working to build the worlds first cell phone. (3)Once it was ready to be tested he decided to ring a competiter. (4)He called Joel Engel who was also trying to build the first portable phone at AT&T. (5) Cooper said that when the call connected, he told engel he was talking too him on a portable phone there was silence on the other end of the line.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Sentence 5
The red shoes really accentuate the dress. Accentuated means:
drown out
look good with
put an emphasis on
is distracting
"Maybe definitely" is an example of a (an)
oxymoron
metaphor
simile
I have no idea
True or False: Bamboozle means an event that is expected to happen.
True
False
True or False:
Decorum means to whimper.
True
False
True or False:
When you accentuate something, you hide it and keep it safe.
True
False
Bob went to the store and purchased a bag of jumbo shrimp.
This sentence is an example of a (an)
simile
oxymoron
personification
allusion
(1)Did you no that the first call made with a cellular telephone was a prank. (2) In 1973 martin cooper was heading up a team of engineers at motorola that was working to build the worlds first cell phone. (3)Once it was ready to be tested he decided to ring a competiter. (4)He called Joel Engel who was also trying to build the first portable phone at AT&T. (5)Cooper said that when the call connected, he told engel he was talking too him on a portable phone there was silence on the other end of the line.
Which of the above sentences have homophones errors?
Sentences 1 and 3
Sentences 1 and 4
Sentences 1 and 5
Sentences 2 and 3
Sentences 3 and 5
Which of the following sentences would be an example of alliteration?
John was lucky to be alive. He walked away with only minor cuts and bruises when his convertible was completely crushed in the crash.
When the principal entered the class with a frightening scowl, the room was filled with a deafening silence.
Kevin peered out into the darkness. The sound of the thunder
made him jump, and his eyes widened when he saw the bright
lightning dance across the sky.
Between school, my job, and dance practice, it feels like I always have a million things to do.
Choose all the synonyms for the word cower.
recoil
cringe
face
meet
Which word best fits in this sentence?
Before such a leader, all enemies will ______________.
bamboozle
decorum
cower
accentuate
When the principal entered the class with a frightening scowl, room was filled with a deafening silence.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
oxymoron
alliteration
assonance
pun
Which of the following passages is an example of a hyperbole?
Holly was so upset she did not win the match, but she was still able to maintain decorum and congratulate the
winner.
Chocolate was Mary’s Achilles’ heel; whenever it was around,
she couldn’t resist.
Whenever I turn on my vacuum cleaner, my cat and dog cower in the corner.
Between school, my job, and dance practice, it feels like I always have a million things to do.
Which word would best fit in the blank?
The person of interest was treated with _____________ and respect throughout the investigation.
decorum
hostility
respect
rudeness
True or False:
The following sentence is an example of a simile.
Chocolate was Mary’s Achilles’ heel; whenever it was around, she couldn’t resist.
True
False
True or False:
When someone handles something with aplomb it means that the person stayed calm under pressure and kept believing in themselves.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The wind was as loud as a jackhammer.
The wind was going at 1000 miles per hour.
The wind howled through the night.
There is no example of personification.
Fill in the blank.
I accidentally bought __________ many tickets.
to
too
two
toot
