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Total questions: 189

Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Subject + Verb + Object
a)
Basic
b)
Cumulative
c)
Loose
d)
Periodic
2.
Begins with subject and verb and adds modifying elements at the end
a)
Basic
b)
Cumulative
c)
Compound
d)
Periodic
3.
Opens with modifiers; withholds subject and verb until the end
a)
Basic
b)
Cumulative
c)
Loose
d)
Periodic
4.
States something
a)
Declarative
b)
Imperative
c)
Exclamatory
d)
Interrogative
5.
Commands, requests, or instructs
a)
Declarative
b)
Imperative
c)
Exclamatory
d)
Interrogative
6.
Expresses strong emotion
a)
Declarative
b)
Imperative
c)
Exclamatory
d)
Interrogative
7.
Asks a question
a)
Declarative
b)
Imperative
c)
Exclamatory
d)
Interrogative
8.
Used to divide distinct but related sentence components, such as clauses, in which the second elaborates on the first, or to introduce a list, quotation or speech
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
c)
Dash
d)
Parenthesis
9.
Connects two independent parts of a sentence
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
c)
Dash
d)
Hyphen
10.
Used to indicate a sudden break in thought, to set off parenthetical material
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
c)
Dash
d)
Parenthesis
11.
Syntax is the study of_______________.
a)
Word formation
b)
How language is used to communicate within its situational context
c)
Linguistic meaning
d)
Phrases, clauses, and sentences
12.
_________________ was one of the most influential linguists in the field of syntax.
a)
Paul Broca
b)
Carl Wernicke
c)
Noam Chomsky
d)
William Shakespeare
13.
The classification of words into categories or parts of speech is an _________________ of language.
a)
Observable aspect
b)
Unobservable theory
14.
The idea that some words can be made plural and some words cannot is an _________________ of language.
a)
Observable aspect
b)
Unobservable theory
15.
Which photo is an example of a tree diagram used to study syntax?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
16.
In the sentence “The fat man ate food,” which part is the noun phrase?
a)
Man
b)
Ate
c)
The fat man
d)
Ate food
17.
In the sentence, “The fat man ate,” which part is the verb?
a)
Man
b)
Ate
c)
The fat man
d)
Ate food
18.
Prepositional phrases can be daughters of _________.
a)
Noun phrases
b)
Verb phrases
c)
Both
d)
Neither
19.
Which of the following does not fall in the category of “determiner”?
a)
This
b)
Their
c)
Those
d)
Tall
20.
Which diagram refers to a teacher of history whose nationality is American?
a)
Diagram (i)
b)
Diagram (ii)
c)
It is ambiguous
21.
When transforming from sentence (i) to sentence (ii), which of the following moved from the end of the sentence to the beginning?
a)
A noun
b)
A verb
c)
A preposition
22.
1.  Anyone _______ to see the film please stand up.
a)
who want
b)
who wants       
c)
that want
d)
that wants
23.
The Olympic Games _____ every four years.
a)
is hold
b)
is held
c)
are hold
d)
are held
24.
In China many _____ English.
a)
a student study
b)
a student studies
c)
students studies
d)
a students studies
25.
1.  If you go to the USA twenty kilos _____ the baggage allowance.
a)
was
b)
are
c)
is
d)
were
26.
All of them, except David, ______ China.
a)
has been to 
b)
have been to 
c)
has gone
d)
have gone
27.
A library with five thousand books _____ to the nation as a gift.
a)
is offered 
b)
has offered
c)
have offered
d)
are offered
28.
On the other hand, two hours ____ a long time to sit around.
a)
was
b)
were
c)
have been
d)
be
29.
The United Nations _____ two million ____ been driven from their homes 
a)
say, have
b)
say, has
c)
says, have
d)
says, has
30.
And, since no one ____ ordered a new nuclear plant since 1978 and none ___ in the offing 
a)
have, is
b)
have, are
c)
has, is
d)
has, are
31.
Nobody ___ sitting according to House anymore: all ____ jumbled together, teachers and pupils, ghosts and parents, centaurs and house-elves.
a)
were, was
b)
was, was
c)
was, were
d)
were, were
32.

Check all the verbs

a)

run

b)

beautiful

c)

smart

d)

talked

e)

reads

33.

She rides her bike every Sunday. "bike" is -

a)

The subject

b)

An object

c)

An adjective

d)

An adverb

e)

A verb

34.

Sam and Ron are walking around the park. "Sam and Ron" are -

a)

The subject

b)

An object

c)

An adjective

d)

An adverb

e)

A verb

35.

Laura is a clever girl. she got 100 at her last exam. "clever" is -

a)

The subject

b)

An object

c)

An adjective

d)

An adverb

e)

A verb

36.

Check all the adjectives

a)

table

b)

fat

c)

blue

d)

loud

e)

play

37.

The kids played with the big, blue bouncy ball. "played" is -

a)

The subject

b)

An object

c)

An adjective

d)

An adverb

e)

A verb

38.

Danny closed the door quietly. "quietly" is -

a)

The subject

b)

An object

c)

An adjective

d)

An adverb

e)

A verb

39.

Check all the adverbs

a)

beautifly

b)

loudly

c)

long

d)

fast

e)

tall

40.

Macbeth is Shakespeare's most violent play, so it is not ideal family entertainment.

a)

compound

b)

complex

41.

Although Macbeth was the King's most trusted warrior, Macbeth stabbed him to death.

a)

compound

b)

complex

42.

The three witches tempted Macbeth with power; however, Macbeth was told his sons would not be kings.

a)

compound

b)

complex

43.

King Duncan rewarded Macbeth with a promotion; furthermore, King Duncan announced a visit to Macbeth's castle.

a)

complex

b)

compound

44.

Although Macbeth's loyalty to the King was strong, his wife proved more persuasive.

a)

complex

b)

compound

45.

Lady Macbeth convinced her unwilling husband to murder the King while he slept, and she volunteered to drug the guards for him.

a)

complex

b)

compound

46.

After a fantastic state dinner, King Duncan retired to his bed chamber.

a)

compound

b)

complex

47.

True to her word, Lady Macbeth added sleeping potion to the guards' wine.

a)

compound

b)

complex

48.

Macbeth removed the daggers from the sleeping guards, and he used their weapons to stab King Duncan to death.

a)

compound

b)

complex

49.

Macbeth removed the daggers from the sleeping guards, and he used their weapons to stab King Duncan to death.

a)

compound

b)

complex

50.

Macbeth was covered in blood, and he brought the bloody daggers to his wife.

a)

compound

b)

complex

51.

What is diction?

a)

the attitude, the feeling

b)

word choice

c)

different types of sentences and punctuation

d)

tells your story

52.

What is tone?

a)

the attitude, the feeling

b)

word choice

c)

different types of sentences and punctuation

d)

tells your story

53.

What is syntax?

a)

the attitude, the feeling

b)

word choice

c)

different types of sentences and punctuation

d)

tells your story

54.

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:


The apple cider spilled to the kitchen floor, leaving a thick, sticky mess.

a)

Postive

b)

Negative.

55.

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:


The character can be seen riding a bike under the bright summer sun.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

56.

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:


Eat your breakfast before I throw it away!

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

57.

Amused, Brave, Cheerful, Pleasant:

a)

Positive Tone Words

b)

Negative Tone Words

58.

Agitated, Cold, Desperate, Obnoxious:

a)

Positive Tone Words

b)

Negative Tone Words

59.

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?


"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

a)

Optimistic

b)

Pessimistic

c)

Irritated

d)

Tired

60.
It was the first football game for the Gators.  The coach asked if everyone was ready.  The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" 
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
a)
Calm
b)
Serious
c)
Happy
d)
Enthusiastic
61.
What is the tone of this image? 
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
62.
What is the tone of this image? 
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
63.
The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
a)
Joyful
b)
Dreamy
c)
Confused
d)
sweet
64.

What is the correct position of the adverb?

a)

She is not only smart but also beautiful

b)

She speaks English not only fluently but also spontaneously

c)

I like not only mangos but also pineapples

d)

I not only play guitar well but also clarinet perfectly

e)

all the above are true

65.

Complete the sentences with the correct option below:


He _______ corrected his mistake.

a)

quickly

b)

well

c)

daily

d)

perhaps

66.

Write 3 sentences where evidence direct object and indirect object.

4 lines
67.

Chose the correct answer

a)

This lesson was understand pretty easy

b)

This lesson is pretty easy to understand.

c)

This lesson is easy pretty understand.

d)

This lesson understanding is easily pretty.

68.

Describe the picture as many adverbs as possible

a)
b)

e.g. There are 3 children reading happily

69.

Choose the option in which you find manner adverbs.

a)

Always, Completely, Slowly

b)

Well, Hard, Fast

c)

Quickly, Easily, Happily

d)

Then, However, Furthermore.

70.

The repeated consonant sound at the end of words is called what?

a)

alliteration

b)

Assonance

c)

Consonance

71.

The repeated vowel sound within words is called what?

a)

alliteration

b)

consonance

c)

assonance

d)

rhyme

72.

The author of "Who Has Seen the Wind"

a)

Christina Rossetti

b)

Emily Dickinson

c)

William Wordsworth

d)

Charles Dickens

73.

What is Grammar?

a)

A term which like many of our technical words come to us through Latin, but has its origin in Greek.

b)

The study of forms.

c)

The process of describing the structure of phrases and sentences in such a way that we account for all the grammatical sequences in a language.

d)

The system and pattern of speech sounds.

74.

"WORDS USED, TYPICALLY WITH VERBS, TO TELL US HOW, WHEN, WHERE THINGS HAPPEN."

a)

Articles

b)

Nouns

c)

Prepositions

d)

Adverbs

75.

Why do we put an asterisk (*) in a sentence?

a)

Because it is important.

b)

Because it shows an incomplete sentence.

c)

It is ungrammatical.

d)

It does not sound right.

76.

What are the categories involved in 'Agreement'?

a)

Person, tense, voice and gender.

b)

Number, person, tense, verb and gender.

c)

Number, person, tense, voice and gender.

d)

Number, articles, tense, voice and gender.

77.

'Constituent Analysis' falls under which approach?

a)

Descriptive Approach

b)

Prescriptive Approach

78.

'Bisjut walks to school everyday.' Which is the subject in the word order?

a)

Bisjut

b)

School

c)

Walks

d)

Everyday

79.

What can be written as a noun phrase?

a)

Verb

b)

Preposition

c)

Art (Adj) N

80.

What does PN stands for?

a)

Nitakupenda

b)

Proper Noun

c)

Proper Name

d)

Parts of speech

81.

The creator of these sculptures are not known because no one has claimed responsibility.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

creators of this sculpture are

c)

creator of these sculptures is

d)

creators of this sculptures is

82.

Ironically, the creator of these exquisite sculptures who destroyed books -- cutting them up with refashioning them into elaborate works of art -- as "a tiny gesture in support of the the special places."

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

so

83.

To amass the staggering number of corks needed to construct the boat, 165,231 in all, Pollack convinced the staff, of several restaurants in Washington, DC, to donate discarded corsk for his cause.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

boat (165,231) in all, Pollack convinced the staff of several restaurants,

c)

boat -- 165,231 in all -- Pollack convinced several restaurants

d)

boat, 165,231, in all, Pollack convinced several restaurants

84.

He calculated that it would have taken him and one other person more then a year's worth of eight-hour days to glue all the corks needed for the boat.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

than a year's

c)

than a years'

d)

then a years

85.

Today there are more than four hundred potters around, all of which make their pots by hand, following the traditions of the Paquime Indians.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

whom

c)

them

d)

who

86.

The sentence "Now it is discovered that one of these Parties possesses an unfair weapon -- that one of these Parties, after it is beaten at an election, after it is deprived of the support and confidence of the country, after it is destitute of a majority of the representative Assembly, when it sits in the shades of Opposition without responsibility, or representative authority, under the frown, so to speak, of the Constitution, nevertheless possesses a weapon, an instrument, a tool, a utensil -- call it what you will -- with which it can harass, vex, impede, affront, humiliate, and finally destroy the most serious labours of the other, " is the following type of sentence:

a)

fragment

b)

simple

c)

cumulative

d)

compound

e)

periodic

87.

"From the time that the first suggestion to introduce physical science into ordinary education was timidly whispered, until now, the advocates of scientific education have met with opposition of two kinds. On the one hand, they have been pooh-poohed by the men of business who pride themselves on being the representatives of practicality..."


The pronoun "they" refers to:

a)

advocates

b)

kinds

c)

men

d)

representatives

e)

scholars

88.

The sentence "To find the best forms of government; to persuade others that it is the best; and, having done so, to stir them up to insist on having it, is the order of ideas in the minds of those who adopt this view of political philosophy" is the following type of sentence:

a)

fragment

b)

simple

c)

interrogative

d)

imperative

e)

declarative

89.

"At bottom, laziness is negation, turning one’s back on

what others neutrally, cheerfully, or resignedly go to

meet. The truly lazy — the ones who cannot bring

themselves to greet and meet, to scheme and struggle,

to interact on a daily basis with others — are, in effect,

refusing to affix their signatures to the social contract.

Given that success hinges on understanding, using,

and occasionally subverting the social contract, the

lazy don’t stand a chance."


The author’s writing in lines 5-14 (“At bottom . . . chance”) is characterized by the use of

a)

short sentences that accentuate key facts and opinions

b)

series that broaden the scope of discussion

c)

adjectives used as nouns to criticize different groups

d)

dashes to indicate hesitation

e)

abstract language to obscure his point

90.

"Fourthly, that these creatures, though they have some use of voice, in making known to one another their desires, and other affections; yet they want that art of words, by which some men can represent to others, that which is Good, in the likeness of Evill; and Evill, in the likeness of Good; and augment, or diminish, the apparent greatness of Good and Evill; discontenting men, and troubling their Peace at their pleasure."


The pronouns "their" and "their" above refer to:

a)

men

b)

others

c)

creatures and men, respectively

d)

men and others, respectively

e)

others and men, respectively

91.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


To make a long story short, I ran into Tony and we decided to go to the game together.

a)

ran into

b)

go to the game together

c)

a long story is actually short

d)

to make a long story short

92.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


Don't worry; we're putting our heads together to come up with a catchier slogan right now.

a)

don't worry

b)

come up with

c)

putting our heads together

d)

heads together

93.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


I don’t mind my roommate being a bit messy, but leaving dirty dishes for me to clean up is where I draw the line!

a)

draw the line

b)

a bit messy

c)

I don't mind

d)

leaving dirty dishes

94.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


I've barely had time to take a breath since they got here.

a)

barely

b)

had time to take a breath

c)

take a breath

d)

take a break

95.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and parents need to be able to react immediately to prevent tragedy.

a)

prevent tragedy

b)

blink of an eye

c)

in the blink of an eye

d)

accidents can happen

96.

What is the idiomatic expression used in the sentence?


We can’t solve this problem, Dex. It takes two to tango!

a)

to tango

b)

takes two to tango

c)

do the tango

d)

solve this problem

97.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


To make a long story short, I ran into Tony and we decided to go to the game together.

a)

accusing the wrong person

b)

in an instant

c)

come to the point; leave out details

d)

working together

98.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


Don't worry; we're putting our heads together to come up with a catchier slogan right now.

a)

communication needs more than one person

b)

working together

c)

to talk nonstop

d)

to pause/stop

99.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


I don’t mind my roommate being a bit messy, but leaving dirty dishes for me to clean up is where I draw the line!

a)

to pause/stop

b)

to be angry

c)

to ask for a fight

d)

to set boundaries

100.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


I've barely had time to take a breath since they got here.

a)

to set boundaries

b)

to pause/stop/relax

c)

in an instant

d)

to lack of sleep

101.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and parents need to be able to react immediately to prevent tragedy.

a)

in directly sayingyour point

b)

in leaving out details

c)

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

d)

in an instant

102.

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.


We can’t solve this problem, Dex. It takes two to tango!

a)

communication needs more than one person

b)

speak what's on your mind

c)

leave out details

d)

telling others what you want

103.

When you say the same to you ..

a)

Like the wine

b)

Likewise!

c)

You too

104.

We are on the ..

a)

double

b)

same wavelength

c)

same bus

d)

same eye

105.

When something is cool and fascinating you say

a)

that´s awful

b)

that´s hot

106.

As poor as a (a)  

107.

As white as a (a)  

108.

As strong as a(n) (a)  

109.

As ugly / miserable as

(a)  

110.

As thin as a (a)  

111.

As tall as a (a)  

112.

As clear as (a)  

113.

As plain as (a)  

114.

As sharp as a (a)  

115.

As quiet as a (a)  

116.

As obstinate as a (a)  

117.

As cunning as a (a)  

118.

As black / dark as (a)  

119.

As meek as a (a)  

120.

As quick as (a) (a)  

121.

Locate the colloquial word used in this sentence.

"It's gonna take some time."

a)

take

b)

gonna

c)

some

122.

Locate the colloquial word used in this sentence.

"I wanna go home!"

a)

home

b)

go

c)

wanna

123.

Locate the colloquial word used in the sentence.

"I gotta learn this for my examination."

a)

gotta

b)

this

c)

learn

124.

Locate the colloquial word used in the sentence.

"Gimme the ice cream."

a)

gimme

b)

ice cream

c)

the

125.

Locate the colloquial word used in the sentence.

"What's the meaning of this?"

a)

meaning

b)

this

c)

what's

126.

Locate the Colloquial Language in the sentence.

"The young lady is prim and proper."

a)

the young

b)

prim and proper

c)

lady is

127.

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

" The event is collar and tie."

a)

collar and tie

b)

the event

c)

and tie

128.

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

"This is by far and a way the best birthday party I have ever had."

a)

the best birthday party

b)

by far and a way

c)

I have ever had

129.

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

"If I sit in a weird position for too long, I start to get pins and needles in my legs."

a)

If I sit

b)

for too long

c)

pins and needles in my legs

130.

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

"Everyone has their ups and downs."

a)

everyone

b)

has their

c)

ups and downs

131.

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

" The event is collar and tie."

a)

collar and tie

b)

the event

c)

and tie

132.

Locate the Colloquial Language in the sentence.

"The young lady is prim and proper."

a)

the young

b)

prim and proper

c)

lady is

133.

Locate the colloquial word used in the sentence.

"What's the meaning of this?"

a)

meaning

b)

this

c)

what's

134.

the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of several words in a sentence or line of poetry

a)

connotation

b)

consonance

c)

alliteration

d)

assonance

135.

the repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

rhyme

d)

consonance

136.

the repetition of the same consonant sound within or at the end of words

a)

consonance

b)

connotation

c)

alliteration

d)

assonance

137.
What does chron- mean?
a)
lunar
b)
time
c)
not
d)
wrong
138.
What is the definition of frontier?
a)
the farthest reaches of settlement, exploration, or knowledge
b)
special vocabulary used in a particular business, science or art 
c)
a numeral
d)
to display noticeably 
139.
The patient went into the doctor because he was having _________ back pain. 
a)
chronological 
b)
chronic 
c)
biology
d)
biopsy
140.
The root word "bio" means:
a)
time
b)
life
c)
earth
d)
air
141.
_______ going to the mall today to up be new shoes and jackets for winter.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're 
142.
A synonym for the word terminology is: 
a)
vocabulary 
b)
operating system
c)
a digit or finger
d)
byte
143.
A synonym for the word terminology is: 
a)
vocabulary 
b)
operating system
c)
a digit or finger
d)
byte
144.
The chef used unique food _________ to name the food on the menu. 
a)
prefixes
b)
uniforms
c)
chronicle 
d)
terminology
145.
Mom, can I go over to ______ house? 
a)
they're
b)
there
c)
their
146.
When there is a new plot of land that has never been explored, this is an example of a new ________.
a)
terminology
b)
fiasco
c)
biologist
d)
frontier
147.

Punctuation: marks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and

a)

period, comma, parentheses, question mark, ellipsis

b)

exclamation point, semicolon, colon, dash, quotation marks

c)

pronoun, noun, adjective

d)

hyphen, brackets, braces, apostrophe,

148.

Parts of speech: a category to which a word is assigned in accordance with its syntactic functions

a)

apostrophe, quotation marks, ellipsis

b)

syntax, morphology, punctuation, semantics

c)

noun, pronoun, adjective, determiner, verb

d)

adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection

149.

Vocabulary: body of words used in a particular language and used or understood by a group of people

a)

compound: crosswalk, moonlight, butterfly

b)

all the words that a toddle understands

c)

period, comma, parentheses, question mark

d)

language used by particular group of people

150.

Grammar: the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general

a)

semantics: He was the single man at the event (Single as in has no significant other, or were there no other men at the event?)

b)

compound: crosswalk, moonlight, butterfly

c)

syntax: I went to the store. (correct syntax for past tense of go)

d)

morphology: play+ful+ly = playfully (meaningful word part)

e)

punctuation: I went to the store! (exclamation point to show emotion)

151.

Discourse Patterns: the culture-bound logical arrangement of ideas in an expository text or of an oral presentation for informational purposes.

a)

Standard English: linear (communication is direct and doesn't digress or go off topic)

b)

Romance Language: (French, Spanish, Italian often digresses, it may start with the main point, but normally introduces extraneous details, viewed as adding to the richness of the communication)

c)

all the words that a toddler understands

152.

Word Formation: creation of a new word by either adding on morphemes or changing the way the word is used in context

a)

punctuation

b)

prefixes: pre-, anti-, non-

c)

sufixes: -ous, -astic, -

d)

conversion: email (originally a noun, but often used as a verb

e)

compound: crosswalk, moonlight, butterfly

153.

Sentence Patterns: patterns within a sentence made up of phrases and clauses determined by the presence and functions of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.


Patterns are most classified by the type of verb used.

a)

conversion: email (originally a noun, but often used as a verb)

b)

verb of BEING used as the main verb in the sentence (is, are, was, were, has been, have been, had been)

c)

LINKING VERB as the main verb in the sentence (smell, taste, look, feel, seem, become, appear, grow)

d)

ACTION VERB as the main verb in the sentence (see, jump, embrace, write, imagine, buy, plummet, think, etc.)

154.
Hyperbole 
a)
The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
b)
A figure of speech which imitates the sound of what it describes.
c)
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
d)
A slant rhyme or half rhyme occurs when the vowel sounds are not quite identical.
155.
SIMILE 
a)
A direct comparison between two basically different things.  A simile is introduced by the words “like” or “as”.
b)
A slant rhyme or half rhyme occurs when the vowel sounds are not quite identical.
c)
The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
d)
A figure of speech which imitates the sound of what it describes.
156.
Mood
 
a)
Something concrete, such as an object, action, character, or scene that stands for something abstract such as a concept or an idea.
b)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
c)
The overall emotional feeling of a work.
d)
The pattern that the end rhymes form in a poem or stanza.
157.
METAPHOR 
a)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
b)
A reference to a historical figure, place, or event.
c)
A comparison between two different things not using the words “like” or “as”.
d)
A direct comparison between two basically different things.  A simile is introduced by the words “like” or “as”.
158.
PERSONIFICATION 
a)
A figure of speech which imitates the sound of what it describes.
b)
Something concrete, such as an object, action, character, or scene that stands for something abstract such as a concept or an idea.
c)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
d)
Human characteristics are given to non-human animals, objects, or ideas.
159.
Speaker 
a)
Something concrete, such as an object, action, character, or scene that stands for something abstract such as a concept or an idea.
b)
A direct comparison between two basically different things.  A simile is introduced by the words “like” or “as”.
c)
The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
d)
The voice that communicates with the reader of a poem, similar to a narrator of a story. This is usually a character separate from the actual poet.
160.
Rhyme Scheme 
a)
The pattern that the end rhymes form in a poem or stanza.
b)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
c)
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
d)
The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
161.
Stanza 
a)
The pattern that the end rhymes form in a poem or stanza.
b)
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
c)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
d)
The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
162.
Imagery 
a)
A comparison between two different things not using the words “like” or “as”.
b)
Human characteristics are given to non-human animals, objects, or ideas.
c)
The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
d)
A reference to a historical figure, place, or event.
163.
Onomatopeia 
a)
A figure of speech which imitates the sound of what it describes.
b)
The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
c)
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (as a paragraph in a story would).
d)
The pattern that the end rhymes form in a poem or stanza.
164.

Adjectives are...

a)

Describing words

b)

The names of people, places, and things

c)

A kind of cocktail

d)

Words like I, he, she, they

165.

Which of these words are examples of proper nouns? You can select more than one!

a)

McDonald's

b)

fish

c)

ties

d)

Germany

e)

Wednesday

166.

Which of these words are examples of pronouns? You can select more than one!

a)

He

b)

She

c)

It

d)

They

e)

That

167.

Which of these words is NOT a verb?

a)

Ran

b)

Am

c)

Goose

d)

Wept

e)

Was

168.

Which of these sentences DOES NOT contain an adjective?

a)

Exhausted, Peter wept.

b)

Holly's heart raced.

c)

Her eccentric outfits were always a source of conversation.

d)

His eye lingered on the glossy black cherries.

169.

Adverbs are easy to spot - they always end in '-ly'.

a)

True

b)

False

170.

FANBOYS stands for...

a)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - subordinating conjunctions

b)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - coordinating conjunctions

c)

A boy band

d)

People who are obsessed with folk music

171.

A simple sentence must contain... (you can select more than one)

a)

A full stop

b)

An adjective

c)

A verb

d)

A subject (something the sentence is about)

e)

A capital letter at the beginning

172.

Alliteration is when a series of words start with the same (a)   .

173.

Which of these is an example of an oxymoron? (two contradictory or opposite words side by side)

a)

Doughnuts pastries

b)

Deafening silence

c)

Passionate love

d)

Yellow orange

e)

Sweet icecream

174.

A metaphor is when you compare something to something else using 'like' or 'as'.

a)

True

b)

False

175.

Select the SIMILES only. You can select more than one answer.

a)

He was a statue: distant, cold, detached.

b)

It was as fluffy as a unicorn's armpit.

c)

A cold spike of fear ripped through his chest.

d)

His breath was like a revolver - deadly.

e)

She pouted like a toddler.

176.

Pathetic fallacy is when writers...

a)

use the weather to make their characters feel sad.

b)

get writer's block and feel really pathetic.

c)

aren't sure which word to use so they just pick a random one.

d)

use the weather/setting to reflect the mood.

177.

Which of these are examples of onomatopoeia? You can select more than one answer.

a)

Sizzle

b)

Bang

c)

Crash

d)

Pop

e)

Fizz

178.

Personification is..

a)

when inanimate objects come to life.

b)

giving human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects.

c)

treating objects like they're people.

d)

treating people like they're objects

179.

Which of these words are nouns?

a)

Porcupine

b)

Table

c)

Swept

d)

Oranges

e)

Deceptively

180.

Personal pronouns are...

a)

Insults

b)

Describing words

c)

Words that replace people's names

d)

A type of yoghurt

181.

Onomatopoeia is...

a)

A tropical disease

b)

Nothing - it's not a word

c)

The name for words that describe a sound but also mimic the sound they are describing

d)

A Hawaiian melon

e)

A word that means the opposite of whatever it's describing

182.

An oxymoron is...

a)

A funny English insult

b)

What it's called when two words next to each other mean the same thing

c)

What it's called when two words next to each other seem to contradict each other

d)

A type of laundry detergent

183.

Which one of these is NOT an example of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

e)

Dialogue

184.

Which one of these is NOT an example of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

e)

Dialogue

185.

Which of these similes, used to describe a man's face, is more effective? Why?


A. His face was like a mask: smooth, unreadable, inhuman.

B. His face was like a doughnut - except that it didn't have a hole in the middle, and it wasn't covered in sugar.

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186.

Which of these similes, used to describe a man's face, is more effective? Why?


A. His face was like a mask: smooth, unreadable, inhuman.

B. His face was like a doughnut - except that it didn't have a hole in the middle, and it wasn't covered in sugar.

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187.

Which of these examples tells you (either implicitly or explicitly) that the person is angry? You can select more than one answer.

a)

Alex was a tornado sweeping through the room. 'Where have you put my keys?' he snarled.

b)

Sophie shot daggers at the hapless barista. This was the second time in two days that her name had been scrawled as 'Soy Bean' on the paper cup.

c)

The toddler's face was a furious scribble of emotions: it was 10am and he had not received his biscuit.

d)

Skipping along, Tanya intertwined her hand with her mother's.

e)

She closed her eyes for a moment, pinching the bridge of her nose as though to squeeze the thoughts back in. 'I am going to ask you one more time - write the date and title in your books. Now.'

188.

Select the COMPLEX sentences only (a main clause + a subordinate clause).

a)

Boris Johnson was feeling very unusual because he had brushed his hair.

b)

While chewing her morning Weetabix, she pondered the meaning of life.

c)

The pancakes were very fluffy but they were also extremely poisonous.

d)

I have to drink six cups of tea a day or I will fall down from fatigue.

e)

As I stepped gingerly into the room, I wondered which type of clown would be awaiting me this time.

189.

Which of these sentences contains one of each of the following: an adjective, a verb, an adverb, a subordinate clause, and a full stop?

a)

Although bananas can be barbecued, they don't like to be.

b)

Oranges are not the only tasty fruit.

c)

The luscious pineapple hula-hooped alarmingly quickly while plotting to trick the grapes.

d)

The grapes sulked while looking at the pineapple.

e)

Laughing uproariously, the melon surveyed the rest of the fruit bowl.

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