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Dec English Quiz

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


I wish the dog wouldn't bark at night.

a)

sound made by a dog

b)

outer covering of a tree

2.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


Cindy screamed when she saw the bug.

a)

an insect

b)

annoy or bother

3.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


She liked to use a wooden bat during practice every day.

a)

an animal that flies at night

b)

an item used to hit a ball

4.

Identify the homonyn in the sentence:


Do you like rock music?

a)

a type of music

b)

a stone

5.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


Where should I turn right?

a)

correct

b)

direction opposite of left

6.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The squirrel climbed up the bark.

a)

outer covering of a tree

b)

sound made by a dog

7.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


I wish my little brother wouldn't bug me.

a)

an insect

b)

annoy or bother

8.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs

a)

Burning to produce heat, light and flames

b)

To tell someone they've lost a job

9.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.

a)

a sick person

b)

able to wait calmly

10.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The bat was hanging from the ceiling of the cave.

a)

an item used to hit a ball

b)

an animal that flies at night

11.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The children sat on the floor in a ring.

a)

the shape of a circle

b)

a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger

12.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


She held a handful of popcorn in her palm.

a)

a type of tropical tree

b)

the area between the fingers and wrist

13.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


We found a big rock near the river.

a)

a stone

b)

a type of music

14.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


Did I answer the question right?

a)

direction opposite of left

b)

correct

15.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


In Kindergarten, we learned a new letter each week.

a)

a written communication sent in an envelope

b)

a symbol of the alphabet

16.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


I was very patient waiting my turn in line.

a)

a sick person

b)

able to wait calmly

17.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The boss had to fire the new employee.

a)

burning to produce light, heat , and flames

b)

to tell someone they've lost a job

18.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


I wrote a letter to my friend who moved away.

a)

a written communication sent in an envelope

b)

a symbol from the alphabet

19.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


He bought his wife a diamond ring.

a)

the shape of a circle

b)

a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger

20.

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.


The huge palm provided shade on the beach.

a)

a type of tropical tree

b)

the area between the fingers and wrist

21.

A blessing in disguise means

a)

Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money

b)

Just barely making it

c)

A good thing that initially seemed bad

d)

You have to work hard in order to see results

22.

A dime a dozen means

a)

Something that is very common, not unique

b)

An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid

c)

Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

d)

doing something that is pointless

23.

Getting a second wind means

a)

Something that is overpriced or very expensive

b)

Having energy again after being tired

c)

Something that is overpriced or very expensive

d)

A task or job that is easy to complete

24.

Giving someone the cold shoulder means

a)

Being in good health

b)

Doing something at the moment of being asked

c)

To not know something

d)

ignoring someone

25.

Throwing caution to the wind means

a)

Taking credit for someone else’s achievements

b)

Something that doesn’t happen very often

c)

Being reckless or taking a risk

d)

Having energy again after being tired

26.

Beating a dead horse means

a)

giving time or energy to something that is ended or over

b)

Just barely making it

c)

The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time

d)

Not feeling well, or feeling sick

27.

Devil’s advocate means

a)

Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable

b)

Not holding someone responsible for something

c)

A task or job that is easy to complete

d)

To take the side of the counter-argument, or offer an alternative point of view

28.

Once in a blue moon

a)

The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable

b)

Something that doesn’t happen very often

c)

Damaging a relationship beyond repair

d)

Things always get worse before they get better

29.

Like two peas in a pod means

a)

One person usually isn’t the only responsible party

b)

To fail in a spectacular manner

c)

An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid

d)

Two people who are always together

30.

Going on a wild goose chase means

a)

doing something that is pointless

b)

giving time or energy to something that is ended or over

c)

Making a choice between two unpleasant choices

d)

Sharing information that was intended to be a secret

31.

Hitting the nail on the head means

a)

Performing a task with exactness

b)

Hearing rumors about someone or something

c)

Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

d)

Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable

32.

Heard it on the grapevine means

a)

Joking with someone

b)

Damaging a relationship beyond repair

c)

Hearing rumors about someone or something

d)

Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger

33.

By the skin of your teeth means

a)

Not judging something by its initial appearance

b)

Just barely making it

c)

To get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually

d)

The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time

34.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch means

a)

Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money

b)

Making a choice between two unpleasant choices

c)

To make a bad situation even worse

d)

Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened

35.

Costs an arm and a leg means

a)

Something that is overpriced or very expensive

b)

Not feeling well, or feeling sick

c)

Being treated the way that you have been treating others

d)

Not holding someone responsible for something

36.

Letting the cat out of the bag means

a)

ou have to work hard in order to see results

b)

Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

c)

Reading or hearing something from the source

d)

Sharing information that was intended to be a secret

37.

The last straw means

a)

A task or job that is easy to complete

b)

The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable

c)

To not know something

d)

Being reckless or taking a risk

38.

Having your head in the clouds means

a)

Something that you never forget how to do

b)

Day dreaming, not paying attention

c)

To fail in a spectacular manner

d)

Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally

39.

Go down in flames means

a)

To fail in a spectacular manner

b)

Things always get worse before they get better

c)

Everyone experiences hard and good times

d)

Enduring a trial or hardship

40.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

a)

Two people who are always together

b)

Work faster or more efficiently

c)

Day dreaming, not paying attention

d)

You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision

41.

Arthur was born on a battlefield.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Arthur was raised in a castle by royal parents.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

When King Uther died, no one knew he had a son.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Uther placed a stone in a London churchyard and challenged men to pull a sword from it.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Arthur pulled the sword out because he forgot to take one to London for his brother.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

When Arthur gave the sword to Kay, the people realized Kay was their new high-king.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Arthur was given a magic sword by a woman who lived under water.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The sword would always defeat opponents in battle, and its sheath would offer protection.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Arthur used the sword to fight against other kings who refused to follow him.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Arthur's knights sat at a round table to symbolize their equality.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Arthur defeated the Roman emperor using trained dragons.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

One of the knights, Lancelot, ran away with Arthur's wife, Guinevere.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

While he chased after Lancelot, Arthur put his son, Mordred in charge.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Mordred wanted power for himself and killed Arthur when he returned to Britain.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

It is thought King Arthur died on the Isle of Avalon after a knight threw his sword back in the lake.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What happens to the action man?

a)

It is dirty

b)

Its arm is broken

c)

It has dried up

d)

It has broken

57.

What is the condition of the porridge pan?

a)

It is unwashed

b)

It has broken

c)

It dried up.

d)

the gum has gone

58.

What happens to the envelope?

a)

It has dried up

b)

It has broken

c)

It has no staple

d)

The gum is gone

59.

What happens to the liquid paper?

a)

It has dried up

b)

It has broken

c)

It has no staple

d)

The gum is gone

60.

Why do you think the starter motor remains inert?

a)

It has dried up

b)

It has broken

c)

It has no staple

d)

The gum is gone

61.

What does the phrase ‘toothless stapler’ mean?

a)

It has dried up

b)

It has broken

c)

It has no staple

d)

The gum is gone

62.

What happens if someone uses a tyre with thread that is worn?

a)

It is dangerous

b)

It is not stylish

c)

It may cause accident

d)

It is illegal

63.

Why do you think the garden is overgrown with weeds?

a)

The garden is far away

b)

No one stays there anymore

c)

No volunteers

d)

No one use the garden anymore

64.

What would you do if you see a hungry stray on the street?

a)

Feed them

b)

Bring them to the shelter

c)

Let them be

d)

Chase them away

65.

Less and less people like to go to the library these days. Why?

a)

People make use of internet

b)

Less books are published

c)

It is not interesting

d)

It is far away

66.

What is the mood of the persona?

a)

happy

b)

scared

c)

sad

d)

disappointed

67.

What does the person forget to send?

a)

A stamp

b)

A return letter

c)

A letter

d)

A stamped address reply

68.

In your opinion, how can we make the chromium trim shine again?

a)

Wash it

b)

Polish it

c)

Wipe it

d)

Water it

69.

Suggest two things that can cheer the person up.

a)

Share your sadness

b)

Keep the sadness to oneself

c)

Let it be

d)

Listen to happy music

70.

What would you do if your vehicles cannot start or move?

a)

Buy new one

b)

Call mechanic

c)

Try to fix it on your own

d)

Let it be