wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Waiting for Nothing (Poetry)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The poem begins with "Please, please, please". Mention the literary device used.

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Synecdoche

2.

Finish line means______________

a)

destruction of enemies

b)

achievement of objective

c)

becoming famous

3.

Name the poet of the poem 'Waiting for Nothing'.

a)

Frederick Douglas Harper

b)

Frederick Daniel Harper

c)

Frederick Derek Harper

4.

____________ is yours, if you put your head to it and your heart in it. (Complete the line of the poem).

a)

Astonishment

b)

Accomplishment

c)

Arrangement

5.

____________ will never come by standing around waiting to be carried. (Fill in the blank)

a)

Luck

b)

Money

c)

Victories

6.

'Put your head to it' means ____________.

a)

Plan strategies for achieving your aim

b)

Manipulate for achieving your aim

c)

Strike your head against the aim

7.

What does the poet mean by 'an empty heart' ?

a)

heart devoid of any feelings

b)

heart devoid of any determination and firm resolve

c)

heart devoid of any hatred and violence

8.

_______________ and __________________ are necessary to emerge successful in any walk of life.

a)

self-empowerment and self-motivation

b)

self-sabotage and self-pity

c)

self-conceit and self-awareness

9.

The poet is talking to his _______________.

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Friend

10.

'Kick with all your might' means to _____________.

a)

put efforts

b)

put divinity

c)

put sacrifices