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Quiz (Lost Keys)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following description fits the image best?

a)

feeling absent-minded

b)

utterly drained

c)

overwhelmed with fatigue

d)

feeling extremely angry and frustrated

2.

Which of the following phrases uses the technique of personification?

(Note: personification: giving human characteristics to something non-human)

a)

hitting me repeatedly like bricks in a tennis–ball machine

b)

the embrace of her couch

c)

a half-hearted goodbye

d)

drifted off into a deep slumber

3.

Which of the following uses the technique of simile?

(Note: simile is the comparison of one thing with different thing using 'like' or 'as')(e.g. as brave as a lion)

a)

with her arms akimbo

b)

the warm embrace of the couch

c)

hitting me repeatedly like bricks in a tennis–ball machine

d)

warm comforting sofa

4.

Which of the following phrases best fit the blanks:

'_________________, Jason accepted her offer.'

a)

Without hesitation,

b)

Without knowledge,

c)

Without saying goodbye,

d)

Without hands,

5.

He ​ (a)   ​ (b)   up onto her couch and ​ (c)   ​ (d)   off into a deep ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
immediately
curled
slowly
drifted
slumber
6.

With her ​ (a)   ​ (b)   , Aunt Lily ​ (c)   at him and ​ (d)   demanded the real ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
arms
akimbo
glared
sternly
reason
7.

Which of the following options has the same meaning as 'demeanor'?

a)

the mean person

b)

table manners and etiquette

c)

inward thought and introspection

d)

outward behaviour and mannerisms

8.

Identify the grammar category of the word just before the blank.

Jason​ (a)   was (b)   roused by (c)   a familiar​​​ (d)   ​ ​ voice (e)   .

Choose from the below words
proper noun
verb
preposition
adjective
noun
9.

Which of the following phrases does not fit the description of the picture?

a)

his eyelids began to droop

b)

utterly drained

c)

overwhelmed with fatigue

d)

peering through his weary eyelids

10.

What is one word to describe Aunt Lily for being such a wonderful, warm and friendly host.

a)

hoarse

b)

hospital

c)

hospitable

d)

hospitality

11.

Identify the grammar category of the word just before the blank.

Aunt Lily glared​ (a)   at him and sternly​ (b)   demanded the real​ (c)   reason​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
12.

My eyes started ​ (a)   and getting ​ (b)   , as I slowly ​ (c)   myself to my fate, internally ​ (d)   myself for my ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
drooping
heavier
resigned
berating
idiocy
13.

Which of the following explains the word 'predicament'?

a)

unclear situation

b)

pleasant and memorable

c)

wonderful period in time

d)

unpleasant situation

14.

'internally berating myself for my idiocy'

What are the synonyms of 'berating'?

(Note: synonyms are words of the same meaning)

a)

scolding, rebuking, rebuilding

b)

scolding, criticising, socialising

c)

scolding, reprimanding, admonishing

d)

scolding, reprimanding, rebaking

15.

'Jason moaned in agony.'

What are the antonyms of 'agony'?

a)

comfort, ease, pleasure

b)

distress, hurt, suffering

c)

anguish, woe, misery

d)

comfort, ease, pangs

16.

Which phrase best describes the picture?

a)

leaning wearily

b)

drifting off to slumber

c)

laughing nervously

d)

placing her arms akimbo

17.

Which action is the character in the picture doing?

a)

whining

b)

slumbering

c)

flopping

d)

limping

18.

An unconvincing explanation is one that

a)

is quite believable.

b)

is completely abysmal.

c)

is somewhat unbelievable.

d)

is undoubtedly beyond belief.

19.

Peering ___________ his weary eyelids, he recognised the person as Aunt Lily, his neighbour.

a)

by

b)

in

c)

from

d)

through

20.

'He reluctantly said goodbye to his friends.'

From the word 'reluctantly', we can infer that ...

a)

he is unwilling to leave.

b)

he is not hesitant to leave.

c)

he is not unwilling to leave.

d)

he is extremely happy to leave.