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ULTRA RECAP 2025

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Don’t judge a book by its cover."

This sentence is an example of a/an:

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

2.

"I’ve seen this movie a thousand times."

This sentence is an example of a/an:

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

3.

"The teenager is as hungry as a wolf."

This sentence is an example of a/an:

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

personification

4.

"Her voice was music to my ears."

This sentence is an example of a/an:

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

5.

"My clown self arrives when I feel silly."

This sentence is an example of a/an:

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

6.

“Hulga the whole while hollering like a half-slaughtered hog.”

 - Truman Capote, "Mojave"

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

alliteration

7.

“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.”

- Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People

a)

hyperbole

b)

allusion

c)

personification

d)

idiom

8.

“Tick, tock.”

― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

allusion

9.

I'm so thirsty I could drink the Atlantic Ocean.

What figurative language is this an example of?

a)

Personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

10.
What is alliteration?
a)
Exaggeration
b)
Comparing two unlike things
c)
Two or more words that begin with the same sound
d)
Words that sound like sound
11.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

a)

People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits.

b)

Some actions are irreversible.

c)

It is not possible to succeed at everything you do.

d)

It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects.

12.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

Where there’s smoke there’s fire.

a)

If there are rumours or signs that something is true, it must be at least partly true.

b)

When you lose an opportunity to do one thing, an opportunity to do something else appears.

c)

If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.

d)

When conditions become difficult, strong people take action.

13.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

There is no time like the present.

a)

The best time to do something is right now. So, act now.

b)

There is more than one way to reach the same goal.

c)

People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.

d)

You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.

14.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

a)

You say this proverb when someone won’t do something a second time because they had bad experience the first time.

b)

If you don’t receive any news about someone or something, it means that everything is fine and going normally.

c)

It is necessary to suffer or work hard in order to succeed or make progress.

d)

What may seem to be junk to one person may be valuable to another.

15.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

It’s not over till it’s over.

a)

Till the event has completely played, you’re still in with a chance to succeed.

b)

It’s never too late to change your wrong ways or habits.

c)

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

d)

It is easy to understand what you could have done to prevent something bad from happening after it has happened.

16.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

Fortune favours the bold.

a)

If you carry out your plans boldly, the luck is more likely to favour you.

b)

To leave a place or situation before conditions worsen and it becomes difficult to leave.

c)

God doesn’t help those who don’t try. You’ve to make effort if you want to succeed.

d)

Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought.

17.

What is the meaning of the following proverb:

Empty bags cannot stand upright.

a)

A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.

b)

Every bad or negative situation can result in some benefit to you.

c)

One who starts early on the work has higher chance of success.

d)

You say this when you get something easily and then lose it as easily.

18.

What is the meaning of the following idiom:

There is no use crying over spilt milk.

a)

Being inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.

b)

This idiom is used when something is very expensive.

c)

When you complain about a loss from the past.

d)

Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

19.

What is the meaning of the following idiom:

I can't stand this anymore! This is the last straw!

a)

Actions or communications need more than one person.

b)

To go to bed.

c)

Do or say something exactly right.

d)

The final problem in a series of problems.

20.

Identify the best idiom for the following scenario:

"Oh no! I forgot to bring my art supplies for art class! The teacher is sure to punish me!"

a)

Have second thoughts

b)

Fill in the blanks

c)

in hot water

d)

A grey area

21.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

A new library was built in the city.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

22.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

The project was finished ahead of schedule by him.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

23.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

An interesting book was read by me last night.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

24.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

The house was painted last weekend by us.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

25.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

The workers completed the construction ahead of time.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

26.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

They planted flowers in the garden yesterday.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

27.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

We visited the museum during our trip.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

28.

Identify if the following sentences are active or passive sentences:

The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

a)

Active Sentence

b)

Passive Sentence

29.

Fill in the blank with the correct past participle form:

The cake was (a)   (eat) before I could try it.

30.

Fill in the blank with the correct past participle form:

The movie was (a)   (see) by millions of people.

31.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

I tried to catch him.

(a)  

32.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

Ken always does well in math.

(a)  

33.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

I lost my woolen sweater.

(a)  

34.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

This was my idea from the start.

(a)  

35.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

That was a nasty storm last night.

(a)  

36.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

Would you meet me on the corner?

(a)  

37.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

Finally, the blue car started.

(a)  

38.

Identify the word class of the underlined word.

I wish my father had taken the red car!

(a)  

39.

Identify the adjective in the following sentence:

She got bitten by a poisonous snake.

a)

poisonous

b)

She

c)

bitten

d)

snake

40.

How many nouns are in the following sentence?

The cat is sitting on the mat.

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

4

41.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

Therefore, we had to cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

42.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

She didn’t go to the concert, because she had a prior commitment.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

43.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

However, she decided to stay home despite the invitation.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

44.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

Although she studied hard, she didn’t pass the exam.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

45.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

Unlike her brother, who enjoys playing soccer, she prefers swimming.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

46.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

She works as a teacher during the day and volunteers at the shelter in the evening.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

47.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

Finally, we’ll wrap up the meeting with a summary of the decisions made.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

48.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

I enjoy hiking, and I also love camping in the wilderness.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

49.

Identify the purpose of the following connective:

She’s fluent in English, plus she speaks French and Spanish.

a)

Sequencing

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Adding

d)

Contrasting

e)

Comparing

50.

Why should you start a new paragraph?

a)

Signal a change in idea

b)

Signal a change in place

c)

Signal a change in action

d)

Signal a change in time