WorksheetsSlash The Trash! Test Taking Method
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence: "The world is a stage, and we are merely players."
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Which word best fits the following sentence? "Her speech was so _______ that everyone in the audience was moved to tears."
monotonous
inspiring
irrelevant
confusing
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
The thunder grumbled like an old man.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking research provided a _______ understanding of the disease."
superficial
comprehensive
vague
limited
Which of the following sentences uses personification?
The wind whispered through the trees.
He ran like the wind.
She was as busy as a bee.
The sun shone brightly in the sky.
Which word best completes the sentence? "The author's _______ use of language made the novel a compelling read."
tedious
innovative
predictable
confusing
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Read the sentences from Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.
And I assure you I am not in denial. It’s not like I’m not aware of what’s going on.
Why is Pausch telling his audience this?
He wants to convince them that they should stop focusing on his illness.
He wants them to remember that he is in a difficult situation.
He wants them to feel comfortable and accept his positive attitude.
He wants to encourage them to have sympathy for him.
She was always there to make us smile with her warm
welcomes and unceasing love.
NO CHANGE
were always
is
are
I am a better person today, because I grew up with her in my life.
NO CHANGE
today, since
today because
today therefore
When I was very young, my grandmother would sew, knit and crochet.
NO CHANGE
sew and knit and crochet.
sew, knit, and crochet.
sew, knit and crochet,
She made my siblings and I scarves for the winter.
NO CHANGE
my siblings, and I
my siblings and me
me and my siblings
But the paints and dyes spilled, pouring out of the pots like a rushing waterfall!
Why does the author use the simile “like a rushing waterfall” to tell about the paint spill?
to show that it makes a pool among the trees
to show that it sweeps Nanabozho to the ground
to show that it flows quickly and has great power
to show that it is enjoyable for Nanabozho to look at
Why would an author MOST LIKELY use the phrase lit up her face to describe a character?
to show her face is red with embarrassment
to show her skin is glowing
to show she is feeling happy
to show she is feeling sweaty from heat
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The artist's _______ style made her paintings stand out in the gallery."
ordinary
unique
common
unremarkable
