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Verbal Irony

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


You got straight A's on your report card? I'm so disappointed.

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


You are wearing a new outfit. You're friend tells you that you look nice!

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


Your mom asks if you would babysit today. You say, "of course, I'd love to!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


I'm so glad the elevator is stuck; it's been a lifelong dream of mine.

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


It's such a thrill to know that I will be spending the whole summer with a cast on.

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


You put on a pair jeans that is full of paint and holes, and your friend says, "awe, you dressed up for me!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


You trip over the bocce ball and Veronica says, "Your mom should have named you Grace."

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


Your team won the game last night. A friend says, "good game last night, way to go!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Is this verbal irony?


Your dad asks you to take out the trash. You say, "I LOVE taking out the trash. It's my fav!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Which quote from Monsters Inc. is an example of verbal irony?

a)

I've always wanted a pet that could kill me!

b)

Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me!

c)

I would have nothing if I didn't have you!

d)

I'm watching you Wazowski. Always watching.