WorksheetsDec English Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
I wish the dog wouldn't bark at night.
sound made by a dog
outer covering of a tree
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
Cindy screamed when she saw the bug.
an insect
annoy or bother
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
She liked to use a wooden bat during practice every day.
an animal that flies at night
an item used to hit a ball
Identify the homonyn in the sentence:
Do you like rock music?
a type of music
a stone
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
Where should I turn right?
correct
direction opposite of left
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The squirrel climbed up the bark.
outer covering of a tree
sound made by a dog
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
I wish my little brother wouldn't bug me.
an insect
annoy or bother
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs
Burning to produce heat, light and flames
To tell someone they've lost a job
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
a sick person
able to wait calmly
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The bat was hanging from the ceiling of the cave.
an item used to hit a ball
an animal that flies at night
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The children sat on the floor in a ring.
the shape of a circle
a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
She held a handful of popcorn in her palm.
a type of tropical tree
the area between the fingers and wrist
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
We found a big rock near the river.
a stone
a type of music
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
Did I answer the question right?
direction opposite of left
correct
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
In Kindergarten, we learned a new letter each week.
a written communication sent in an envelope
a symbol of the alphabet
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
I was very patient waiting my turn in line.
a sick person
able to wait calmly
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The boss had to fire the new employee.
burning to produce light, heat , and flames
to tell someone they've lost a job
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
I wrote a letter to my friend who moved away.
a written communication sent in an envelope
a symbol from the alphabet
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
He bought his wife a diamond ring.
the shape of a circle
a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The huge palm provided shade on the beach.
a type of tropical tree
the area between the fingers and wrist
A blessing in disguise means
Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Just barely making it
A good thing that initially seemed bad
You have to work hard in order to see results
A dime a dozen means
Something that is very common, not unique
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
doing something that is pointless
Getting a second wind means
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Having energy again after being tired
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
A task or job that is easy to complete
Giving someone the cold shoulder means
Being in good health
Doing something at the moment of being asked
To not know something
ignoring someone
Throwing caution to the wind means
Taking credit for someone else’s achievements
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Being reckless or taking a risk
Having energy again after being tired
Beating a dead horse means
giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Just barely making it
The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Devil’s advocate means
Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Not holding someone responsible for something
A task or job that is easy to complete
To take the side of the counter-argument, or offer an alternative point of view
Once in a blue moon
The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Things always get worse before they get better
Like two peas in a pod means
One person usually isn’t the only responsible party
To fail in a spectacular manner
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Two people who are always together
Going on a wild goose chase means
doing something that is pointless
giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
Sharing information that was intended to be a secret
Hitting the nail on the head means
Performing a task with exactness
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Heard it on the grapevine means
Joking with someone
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger
By the skin of your teeth means
Not judging something by its initial appearance
Just barely making it
To get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually
The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch means
Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
To make a bad situation even worse
Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened
Costs an arm and a leg means
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Being treated the way that you have been treating others
Not holding someone responsible for something
Letting the cat out of the bag means
ou have to work hard in order to see results
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Reading or hearing something from the source
Sharing information that was intended to be a secret
The last straw means
A task or job that is easy to complete
The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable
To not know something
Being reckless or taking a risk
Having your head in the clouds means
Something that you never forget how to do
Day dreaming, not paying attention
To fail in a spectacular manner
Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally
Go down in flames means
To fail in a spectacular manner
Things always get worse before they get better
Everyone experiences hard and good times
Enduring a trial or hardship
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink
Two people who are always together
Work faster or more efficiently
Day dreaming, not paying attention
You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision
Arthur was born on a battlefield.
True
False
Arthur was raised in a castle by royal parents.
True
False
When King Uther died, no one knew he had a son.
True
False
Uther placed a stone in a London churchyard and challenged men to pull a sword from it.
True
False
Arthur pulled the sword out because he forgot to take one to London for his brother.
True
False
When Arthur gave the sword to Kay, the people realized Kay was their new high-king.
True
False
Arthur was given a magic sword by a woman who lived under water.
True
False
The sword would always defeat opponents in battle, and its sheath would offer protection.
True
False
Arthur used the sword to fight against other kings who refused to follow him.
True
False
Arthur's knights sat at a round table to symbolize their equality.
True
False
Arthur defeated the Roman emperor using trained dragons.
True
False
One of the knights, Lancelot, ran away with Arthur's wife, Guinevere.
True
False
While he chased after Lancelot, Arthur put his son, Mordred in charge.
True
False
Mordred wanted power for himself and killed Arthur when he returned to Britain.
True
False
It is thought King Arthur died on the Isle of Avalon after a knight threw his sword back in the lake.
True
False
What happens to the action man?
It is dirty
Its arm is broken
It has dried up
It has broken
What is the condition of the porridge pan?
It is unwashed
It has broken
It dried up.
the gum has gone
What happens to the envelope?
It has dried up
It has broken
It has no staple
The gum is gone
What happens to the liquid paper?
It has dried up
It has broken
It has no staple
The gum is gone
Why do you think the starter motor remains inert?
It has dried up
It has broken
It has no staple
The gum is gone
What does the phrase ‘toothless stapler’ mean?
It has dried up
It has broken
It has no staple
The gum is gone
What happens if someone uses a tyre with thread that is worn?
It is dangerous
It is not stylish
It may cause accident
It is illegal
Why do you think the garden is overgrown with weeds?
The garden is far away
No one stays there anymore
No volunteers
No one use the garden anymore
What would you do if you see a hungry stray on the street?
Feed them
Bring them to the shelter
Let them be
Chase them away
Less and less people like to go to the library these days. Why?
People make use of internet
Less books are published
It is not interesting
It is far away
What is the mood of the persona?
happy
scared
sad
disappointed
What does the person forget to send?
A stamp
A return letter
A letter
A stamped address reply
In your opinion, how can we make the chromium trim shine again?
Wash it
Polish it
Wipe it
Water it
Suggest two things that can cheer the person up.
Share your sadness
Keep the sadness to oneself
Let it be
Listen to happy music
What would you do if your vehicles cannot start or move?
Buy new one
Call mechanic
Try to fix it on your own
Let it be
