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WorksheetsOn Turning Ten
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following best summarizes a theme of the poem?
Imagination is constrained by age
Nature reflects the human cycle of life
Growing up means letting go of the carefree innocence of childhood.
Growing old is a universal fear, even though it feels unique to the indivudual
How does turning ten affect the speaker?
He wishes that he were already an adult
He feels like the best part of his life is over
He is looking forward to becoming a teenager
He feels excited that he is turning the first big number
Correct this sentence: Do you know Billy Collins's poem On Turning Ten she asked.
Do you know Billy Collins's poem "On Turning Ten," she asked.
"Do you know Billy Collins's poem On Turning Ten", she asked.
"Do you know Billy Collins's poem 'On Turning Ten'"? she asked.
She asked if "you know Billy Collin's poem 'On Turning Ten'".
Choose the correct punctuation
Do you know Billy Collins's poem "On Turning Ten," she asked.
"Do you know Billy Collins's poem On Turning Ten", she asked.
"Do you know Billy Collins's poem 'On Turning Ten'?" she asked.
She asked if "you know Billy Collin's poem 'On Turning Ten'".
In the poem "On Turning Ten", the speaker of the poem doesn't want to turn ten because...
life gets to easy when you are older.
the best age you can be is two years old.
he doesn't want to get wrinkles.
he'll miss certain parts of his life when he was younger.
Which of the following best summarizes a theme of "On Turning Ten"?
Imagination is constrained by age.
Growing old is a universal fear, even though it feels unique to the individual.
Growing up means letting go of the carefree innocence of childhood.
Nature reflects the human cycle of life.
In the poem "On Turning Ten", what does the speaker realize when he is looking out the window?
Life is not as exciting as it used to be.
All of his friends have left him.
His skin is not shining anymore.
The bike leaning against the house is broken.
Which two lines best support the overall tone?
Each one is a gift, no doubt
(line 1)
Through the calm eye of the window
(line 9)
everything is in its place
(line 10)
entertainers used to build on stage
(line 16)
hoping to add one more
(line 19)
Which two statements best express the theme presented in the poem?
Appreciate each day because it is so precious.
No matter how much time people have, they will want more.
People don't know how close they have to a different life.
Random events can mean life or death.
Which word best describes the feeling that the poet created in the poem?
bewildered
embarrased
lighthearted
loving
Which poetic structure is found in the poem?
A rhyme scheme of ABAB
A combination of very long and very short lines
Repetition of a phrase in each stanza
9 Stanzas of two lines each
Which lines indicate that the speaker is inspired to spring into action?
that it made you want to throw
open all the windows in the house (lines 3-4)
a day when the cool brick paths
and the garden bursting with peonies (lines 7-8)
a hammer to the glass paperweight
on the living room end table, (lines 11-12)
into this larger dome of blue and white,
well, today is just that kind of day. (lines 17-18)
Which of the following best describes the speaker's feelings about turning ten in the poem "On Turning Ten"?
A) Excited and eager
B) Indifferent and bored
C) Sad and reflective
D) Angry and rebellious
What literary device is predominantly used in the poem "On Turning Ten" to convey the speaker's emotions?
A) Metaphor
B) Alliteration
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
In "On Turning Ten," what does the speaker compare turning ten to?
A) Climbing a mountain
B) Catching a butterfly
C) Losing a toy
D) A disease
Which line from the poem "On Turning Ten" suggests a loss of innocence?
A) "You tell me it is too early to be looking back."
B) "The whole idea of it makes me feel like I'm coming down with something."
C) "At four I was an Arabian wizard."
D) "But now I am mostly at the window."
What is the tone of the poem "On Turning Ten"?
A) Joyful
B) Nostalgic
C) Angry
D) Indifferent
How does the speaker in "On Turning Ten" view childhood?
A) As a time of endless possibilities
B) As a period of confusion
C) As a phase to be forgotten
D) As a time of regret
Which of the following best summarizes a theme of "On Turning Ten"?
A) Imagination is constrained by age
B) Growing old is a universal fear, even though it feels unique to the individual
C) Growing up means letting go of the carefree innocence of childhood
D) Nature reflects the human cycle of life
In "On Turning Ten," what does the speaker miss about being younger?
A) The freedom to play all day
B) The ability to stay up late
C) The simplicity of life
D) The magic and imagination
What does the speaker in "On Turning Ten" realize about growing up?
A) It is inevitable and should be embraced
B) It is a journey filled with excitement
C) It comes with responsibilities and loss
D) It is something to be feared
Which of the following best describes the imagery used in "On Turning Ten"?
A) Vivid and colorful
B) Dark and gloomy
C) Simple and childlike
D) Complex and abstract
What does the speaker in "On Turning Ten" associate with turning ten?
A) A sense of achievement
B) A feeling of loss
C) A new beginning
D) A sense of adventure
In "On Turning Ten," how does the speaker's perspective on life change as he turns ten?
A) He becomes more optimistic
B) He starts to see the world realistically
C) He becomes more imaginative
D) He remains unchanged
What is the effect of the poem's structure in "On Turning Ten"?
A) It creates a sense of chaos
B) It emphasizes the speaker's confusion
C) It mirrors the speaker's transition from childhood to adulthood
D) It highlights the speaker's joy
