WorksheetsEnglish Final Exam
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
1. What is the correct definition of a simile?
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects.
A phrase that contrasts two objects.
A comparison using the words “like” or “as”.
A comparison NOT using the words “like” or “as”.
2. What is the correct definition of a metaphor?
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects.
A phrase that contrasts two objects.
A comparison using the words “like” or “as”.
A comparison NOT using the words “like” or “as”.
3. What is the correct definition of personification?
Making reference to a character from another text in order to show a comparison
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects
A phrase that contrasts two objects
All of the above
What is the correct definition of hyperbole?
A word that imitates a sound
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects
A comparison NOT using the words “like” or “as
An extreme exaggeration
What is the correct definition of onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound.
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects
A comparison using the words “like” or “as”.
None of the above.
What is the correct definition of an idiom?
An expression that means more than it is
A word that imitates a sound
An extreme exaggeration
None of the Above
What is the correct definition of alliteration?
A word that imitates a sound
An extreme exaggeration
The repetition of beginning sounds
Giving human characteristics of inanimate objects
8. What is the correct definition of irony
A comparison using the words “like” or “as
Giving human characteristics of inanimate objects
Making reference to a character from another text in order to show a comparison
When the opposite of what you expect occurs
Identify the sentence type in the following:
9. She smiled sweetly, and he grinned shyly
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the sentence type in the following:
Mary and Tom agreed to meet after school.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the sentence type in the following:
I had a poor background, and the subject was quite difficult; however, the teacher explained the concepts very clearly.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the sentence type in the following:
The old prospector was discouraged; however, when I suggested giving up, he was indignant.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the sentence type in the following:
Although my friends were lost for a while, they eventually found the restaurant that you recommended.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The musicians play marching songs.
noun
verb
interjection
adverb
The conductor moves his baton vigorously.
noun
pronoun
adverb
adjective
Chester Arthur was nominated for vice-president by the Republican Party in 1880.
noun
pronoun
preposition
adverb
There is no death penalty for criminals in Puerto Rico.
interjection
conjunction
adverb
adjective
Although my friends were lost for a while, they eventually found the restaurant that you recommended.
conjunction
preposition
adjective
adverb
Although my friends were lost for a while, they eventually found the restaurant that you recommended.
conjunction
interjection
preposition
pronoun
The old prospector was discouraged; however, when I suggested giving up, he was indignant.
conjunction
preposition
interjection
pronoun
Read the following lines to determine which technique (form of figurative language) is being used.
She was a fine mess.
oxymoron
simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor
Read the following lines to determine which technique (form of figurative language) is being used.
His alarm clock sang loudly from the nightstand.
oxymoron
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
personification
Read the following lines to determine which technique (form of figurative language) is being used.
That pencil is as sharp as iron.
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
Read the following lines to determine which technique (form of figurative language) is being used.
Kennedy's mother has a heart of gold.
alliteration
assonance
simile
metaphor
Read the following lines to determine which technique (form of figurative language) is being used.
This has got to be the easiest exam ever.
personification
alliteration
hyperbole
oxymoron
Identify the underlined part of speech.
The chef prepared a four-course meal.
conjunction
noun
preposition
verb
Identify the underlined part of speech.
After dinner, he jumped into bed.
preposition
conjunction
verb
interjection
Identify the underlined part of speech.
The beautiful sounds of nothing filled the air.
pronoun
verb
adjective
conjunction
Identify the underlined part of speech.
Oh, I didn't know I was ready to relax until I laid down.
noun
verb
pronoun
interjection
Identify the underlined part of speech.
I thought about getting up, but I could not move.
pronoun
conjunction
adjective
noun
Identify the underlined part of speech.
I am very excited about this new movie.
adverb
noun
verb
pronoun
Identify the underlined part of speech.
"It's the end of the road," is what I said before flipping off the light.
noun
verb
pronoun
adjective
For each group of sentences, choose the one that is written correctly - subject verb agreement.
You is my favorite aunt.
The cat goes outside at night.
Your mother make great pies.
The trophy were taken from the case.
For each group of sentences, choose the one that is written correctly - subject verb agreement.
She performs the skit well.
It were a stormy night.
We was trimming the hedges.
You has a lot of studying to do.
For each group of sentences, choose the one that is written correctly - subject verb agreement.
Karen like spaghetti the best.
I wants that ring for my birthday.
Larry constructs bridges for a living.
He call his friend last night
