Free Printable Parts of Speech & Figurative Language

1.

An adjective describes or modifies a noun

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Nouns name people, animals, places, things, or ideas.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Adverbs answer the questions how, where, or when.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Verbs show action or a state of being.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Adjectives show action or a state of being.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Pronouns stand in for verbs in a sentence.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Prepositions can be used to describe a location, time or place.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, usually ends in "ly".

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Conjunctions join words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Conjunctions are expressions that can stand on their own or be contained within sentences.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

An interjection is a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses emotion, meaning, or feeling.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

These words are examples of:

a)

nouns

b)

adverbs

c)

adjectives

d)

prepositions

13.

These words are examples of:

a)

conjunctions

b)

adverbs

c)

verbs

d)

interjections

14.

These words are examples of:

a)

conjunctions

b)

adjectives

c)

nouns

d)

pronouns

15.

These words are examples of:

a)

verbs

b)

adverbs

c)

nouns

d)

pronouns

16.

These words are examples of:

a)

verbs

b)

interjections

c)

adjectives

d)

conjunctions

17.

These words are examples of:

a)

adverbs

b)

interjections

c)

prepositions

d)

conjunctions

18.

These words are examples of:

a)

pronouns

b)

interjections

c)

prepositions

d)

conjunctions

19.

These words are examples of:

a)

pronouns

b)

nouns

c)

verbs

d)

adverbs

20.

These words are examples of:

a)

adjectives

b)

nouns

c)

pronouns

d)

adverbs

21.

These words are examples of:

a)

adjectives

b)

interjections

c)

conjunctions

d)

adverbs

22.

These words are examples of:

a)

nouns

b)

interjections

c)

conjunctions

d)

verbs

23.

Which word is a noun?

a)

jump

b)

purple

c)

between

d)

pencil

24.

Which word is a noun?

a)

pillow

b)

running

c)

silly

d)

ate

25.

Which word is a noun?

a)

run

b)

bravery

c)

hop

d)

sitting

26.

Which word is a verb?

a)

rabbit

b)

desk

c)

eating

d)

paper

27.

Which word is a verb?

a)

knowledge

b)

bravery

c)

talking

d)

sentence

28.

The energetic kids climbed the tall tree.

What is the adjective that describes tree?

a)

boys

b)

climbed

c)

tall

d)

energetic

29.

Yesterday, our breakfast was delicious.

What is the adjective that describes breakfast?

a)

yesterday

b)

delicious

c)

was

d)

our

30.

Choose the adjective that best completes the sentence.

The bald eagle has __________ feathers and a strong beak.

a)

brown

b)

one

c)

happy

d)

two

31.

Choose the adjective that best completes the sentence.

The ____________ puppy ran around the yard all morning long.

a)

sleepy

b)

eight

c)

playful

d)

sick

32.

Adverbs describe the verb. Which word is an adverb?

We always follow directions at school.

a)

we

b)

always

c)

directions

d)

Benfer

33.

Adverbs describe the verb. Which word is an adverb?

The mouse very quietly peeked out of its hole.

a)

the

b)

mouse

c)

ran

d)

quietly

34.

Adverbs describe the verb. Which word is an adverb?

Annie ate nearly all of the snacks that were left in the refrigerator.

a)

Annie

b)

ate

c)

nearly

d)

pantry

35.

Which word is a preposition?

He is sadly sitting under a tree, watching the rain.

a)

are

b)

sitting

c)

under

d)

tree

36.

Which word is a preposition?

Please put all of your books and your paper on your desk.

a)

please

b)

your

c)

books

d)

on

37.

Which word is a preposition?

I am sitting between my best friends, watching the movie.

a)

am

b)

between

c)

Mom

d)

Dad

38.

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant (not vowel) sounds at the beginning of a word. Like a tongue twister.

Complete the following sentence: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled __________."

a)

A.) seashore

b)

B.) pies

c)

C.) peppers

d)

D.) seashells

39.

What is a Simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

b)

Comparing two things NOT using like or as

c)

A saying with a little bit of wisdom

d)

Giving something nonhuman human traits or characteristics.

40.

What is an Onomatopoeia?

a)

When two words are put together that contradict one another.

b)

Naming a thing or action by imitating the sound associated with it.

c)

Extreme exaggeration

d)

Comparing two things using like or as.

41.

What is a Hyperbole?

a)

Extreme exaggeration

b)

Comparing two unlike things

c)

A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said.

d)

A reference to a text, song, or person outside of the text as a comparison.

42.

What is Personification?

a)

The repetition of usually consonant sounds.

b)

giving something human qualities

c)

Big exaggeration

d)

Vivid description appealing to the five senses.

43.

What is a metaphor?

a)

Using the words like or as to compare two unlike things

b)

Comparing two things NOT using like or as

c)

A form of word play in which the word has a double meaning.

d)

Giving something that is nonhuman human characteristics.

44.

The west wind dances down the road, blowing leaves and twigs in the air.

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Idiom

d)

Simile

45.

A train is a dragon that roars through the dark tunnels.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

46.

The sun smiled on us after the rainstorm ended.

a)

Personification

b)

Idiom

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

47.

She’s as tiny and quiet as a mouse.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Simile

48.

The lightweight fighter lost so much weight, he looked as thin as a rail.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

d)

Oxymoron

49.

When the pitcher finished nine innings, he was hungry enough to eat a horse.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Idiom

50.

The water was a glove that enveloped the swimmer’s body.

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Metaphor

51.

SLAM! The door shut behind me, and it was the last time I went to his house.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

idiom

52.

The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing.

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

53.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

54.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

a)

visual imagery (sense of sight)

b)

simile

c)

olfactory imagery (sense of smell)

d)

metaphor

55.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

56.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

57.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (7) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The red, underlined portion of this text shows

a)

pun

b)

simile

c)

allusion

d)

idiom

58.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (7) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The blue, underlined portion of this text shows

a)

personification

b)

allusion

c)

no figurative language here.

d)

simile

59.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (7) It seems that I will be working just like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The blue, underlined portion of this text shows

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

onomaotopoeia

d)

metaphor

60.

Simile or Metaphor:

The city is a sea of sadness that collects the people's tears of sorrow.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

61.

What does this mean?

When my great uncles drives, he is as slow as a turtle.

a)

very slow

b)

moves pretty quickly

c)

still beats everyone

d)

he's super fast

62.

What's the meaning of this simile?

"My mom's temper is fiery like a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

a)

Her hair is red.

b)

She talks really loudly.

c)

She gets really angry.

d)

She spits when she talks.

63.

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

64.

A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

65.

The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.

a)

The car is very old.

b)

The car was truly made in prehistoric times.

c)

The car is very new.

66.

My life is like a roller coaster; it has its twists and turns.

a)

A. simile

b)

B. idiom

c)

C.hyperbole

d)

D. metaphor

67.

The wind was howling like a wolf through the pine trees in the valley.

a)

A. metaphor

b)

B. Idiom

c)

C. Simile

d)

D. Hyperbole

68.

Disneyland is the happiest place in the on earth.

a)

A.)idiom

b)

B.)pun

c)

C.)hyperbole

d)

D.)simile

69.

I have a billion homework assignments to do; I'll never be able to leave my room.

a)

A) idiom

b)

B) pun

c)

C) hyperbole

d)

D) simile

70.

The snow is a white blanket rolling over the hills.

a)

A.)Idiom

b)

B.)Metaphor

c)

C.)Pun

d)

D.)Simile

71.

What is Alliteration

a)

Extreme exaggeration

b)

Giving something human qualities

c)

The repetition of beginning consonant sounds

d)

The repetition of ending vowel sounds

72.

"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______

a)

simile and personification

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

73.

"The raindrops gracefully danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

idiom

74.

What's the meaning of this hyperbole?

"Adam would move mountains to help Karina."

a)

Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.

b)

Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.

c)

Shawn would do anything for Angela.

d)

Angela is really pretty.

75.

"Just like a moth drawn to a flame

Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain."

Is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

alliteration

d)

imagery

76.

"The stars will glitter when they cry tonight." The kind of figurative language used here is _______

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Onomatopoeia

77.

What is figurative language?

a)

Language that has one literal meaning.

b)

Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary.

c)

Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

d)

Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas.

78.

My homework is so difficult that my brain is about to explode.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

idiom

d)

hyperbole

79.

The flames hungrily ate the old burning house.

a)

idiom

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

80.

The road of life is a long and winding journey.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

idiom

81.

While working, write your wackiest words down.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

82.

Corey shoots the ball and....BAM. It bounces off the backboard.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

idiom

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

Parts of Speech & Figurative Language

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