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Unit 2 Vocabulary and Figurative Language Check In

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sophia has a strong desire to become a doctor and works hard every day to achieve her goal. What word best describes Sophia's feeling?

a)

Resillence

b)

Ambition

c)

Courage

d)

Loneliness

2.

Oliver is nervous about his upcoming presentation. William tells him, "You will do great!" Which word describes what William is doing to Oliver?

a)

Assure

b)

Recede

c)

Variation

d)

Belittle

3.

Aiden is thinking about what his future holds and wonders if certain things are meant to happen to him. What is Aiden wondering about?

a)

Speaking down on somone

b)

A person's destiny

c)

How to assure someone

d)

His latest victory

4.

Olivia is known for having a strong effect on the people around her, inspiring them to do their best. Which word best describes Olivia?

a)

Routine

b)

Influence

c)

Temporary

d)

Resigned

5.

Michael was chosen to give a speech at the school assembly because he is a prominent student. What does "prominent" mean?

a)

Not important

b)

Easily seen or well-known

c)

Very small

d)

Unusual

6.

Abigail is watching the tide at the beach. If the tide begins to "recede," what is it doing?

a)

Moving forward

b)

Moving backward or away

c)

Getting louder

d)

Becoming brighter

7.

Michael applied for a job but did not get selected. He did not complain or protest, and simply accepted the outcome. What does it mean if Michael is "resigned"?

a)

Angry and loud

b)

Accepting something without protest

c)

Excited and happy

d)

Confused and lost

8.

Which word means "something done regularly"?

a)

Routine

b)

Triumphant

c)

Belittle

d)

Destiny

9.

What does "temporary" mean?

a)

Lasting forever

b)

Lasting for a short time

c)

Very expensive

d)

Very large

10.

If someone feels "triumphant," how do they feel?

a)

Defeated

b)

Victorious or successful

c)

Tired

d)

Bored

11.

What is a "variation"?

a)

A type of plant

b)

A difference or change in condition

c)

A kind of animal

d)

A musical note

12.

To "belittle" someone means to:

a)

Praise them

b)

Make them seem unimportant

c)

Help them

d)

Ignore them

13.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "ambition."

a)

Her ambition to become a doctor motivated her to study hard.

b)

The ambition was a type of fruit.

c)

He ambitioned the ball across the field.

d)

The ambition was very cold.

14.

Which sentence uses "assure" correctly?

a)

I assure the cake in the oven.

b)

She assured me that everything would be fine.

c)

The assure was very loud.

d)

He assure to the store.

15.

Grace is reading a story about someone who wants to make a difference in the world. Which sentence best uses the word "destiny" in a way that fits the story?

a)

The destiny was barking loudly.

b)

He believed it was his destiny to help others.

c)

She destinyed the ball.

d)

The destiny is blue.

16.

William noticed that his teacher had a positive influence on her students. Which sentence uses "influence" correctly?

a)

The teacher had a positive influence on her students.

b)

He influence the sandwich.

c)

The influence is a type of car.

d)

She influence to the park.

17.

Michael was recognized for his efforts in organizing community events. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "prominent" to describe Michael's role.

a)

The prominent was very tasty.

b)

He became a prominent leader in his community.

c)

He prominented the book.

d)

The prominent is green.

18.

After a heavy rainstorm, Ethan noticed that the water on the street began to recede. Which sentence correctly uses the word "recede"?

a)

The water began to recede after the storm.

b)

He receded the homework.

c)

The recede is a type of flower.

d)

She recede to the store.

19.

Scarlett was facing a difficult situation at work. Select the sentence that uses "resigned" appropriately to describe her response.

a)

She resigned to her fate and stopped arguing.

b)

He resigned the pizza.

c)

The resigned is a kind of tree.

d)

They resigned to the party.

20.

Maya wakes up every morning and brushes her teeth before breakfast. What is this an example of?

a)

Brushing your teeth every morning is a good routine.

b)

The routine is a type of animal.

c)

He routine the ball.

d)

She routine to the store.

21.

Olivia got a tattoo for a festival, but it wasn't meant to last. Choose the sentence that correctly describes her situation using "temporary."

a)

The temporary tattoo washed off after a week.

b)

He temporaryed the homework.

c)

The temporary is a kind of fruit.

d)

She temporary to the park.

22.

After Luna won the school spelling bee, which sentence best describes how she felt?

a)

She felt triumphant after winning.

b)

He triumphanted the sandwich.

c)

The triumphant is a type of car.

d)

They triumphant to the store.

23.

Abigail is arranging a bouquet and notices that the flowers come in many different colors. Select the sentence that uses "variation" appropriately to describe what Abigail observes.

a)

There is a variation in the colors of the flowers.

b)

He variationed the pizza.

c)

The variation is a kind of tree.

d)

She variation to the party.

24.

Hannah noticed that some people at her school would belittle others for making small mistakes. Which sentence correctly uses the word "belittle"?

a)

It is wrong to belittle others.

b)

He belittled the sandwich.

c)

The belittle is a type of car.

d)

She belittle to the store.

25.

Mia is determined to become a successful scientist and works hard towards her goals. Which of the following words best describes Mia's attitude?

a)

Laziness

b)

Ambitious

c)

Boredom

d)

Confusion

26.

Kai tells Noah, "You can trust me, I assure you." Which word would mean the opposite of "assure" in this situation?

a)

Comfort

b)

Doubt

c)

Promise

d)

Encourage

27.

Jackson was described as a prominent figure in his community. Which of the following words could best replace "prominent" in this context?

a)

Obscure

b)

Noticeable

c)

Hidden

d)

Ordinary

28.

Olivia is deciding whether to buy a "temporary" phone plan or one that is the opposite. Which word describes a phone plan that is the antonym of "temporary"?

a)

Brief

b)

Lasting

c)

Short-lived

d)

Fleeting

29.

Read the passage and answer the question: "After months of hard work, Maria felt triumphant as she stood on the stage, holding her award. Her ambition had finally paid off." Which word from the passage is a synonym for "victorious"?

a)

Ambition

b)

Triumphant

c)

Stage

d)

Award

30.

Read the passage and answer the question: "Although the floodwaters began to recede, the variation in water levels made it difficult for the rescue team to predict when it would be safe to return." Which word in the passage means "to move back or away"?

a)

Variation

b)

Recede

c)

Rescue

d)

Predict

31.

During a team meeting, Benjamin noticed that one of his colleagues was constantly pointing out the flaws in his work, making him feel small. What should Benjamin do to act in a way that is the antonym of "belittle"?

a)

Encourage

b)

Ignore

c)

Reduce

d)

Complain

32.

Mia wore a bright red jacket to the party, and everyone noticed her as soon as she walked in. What does it mean if Mia's jacket is described as "prominent"?

a)

Very old

b)

Unfinished

c)

Easily noticed or important

d)

Hidden from view

33.

Harper was worried about her upcoming exam. Choose the sentence that uses "assure" correctly in this situation.

a)

They assure to the park.

b)

The assure is a type of tree.

c)

He assure the sandwich.

d)

She assured her friend that everything would be fine.

34.
This image depicts what figurative language device? 
a)
Imagery 
b)
Personification 
c)
Hyperbole 
d)
Alliteration 
35.
The librarian is a beast if you mess up her books.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile
d)
Personification
36.
a)
Personification 
b)
Metaphor 
c)
Simile 
d)
Alliteration 
37.
What type of figurative language is this?
"I am titanium."
a)
Alliteration
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Hyperbole
38.
I can smell pizza from a mile away.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
39.
What is the BEST type of figurative language is this?
"Cause I'd get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs, as they tried to teach me how to dance."
a)
Personification
b)
Alliteration
c)

Simile

d)
All of the above
40.
This shows...
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
41.

"I have a mountain of homework to complete."

Is this statement literal or figurative?

a)

Literal

b)

Figurative

42.

What form of figurative language is used in this example?


"Skies are crying, I am watching

Catching teardrops in my hands…"

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

43.
This shows... 
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
alliteration
44.

The moon rested in the midnight sky. 

This is an example of what?

a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
rhyme
45.
This shows...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
idiom
46.

Identify the type of figurative language being used.

a)

onomotopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

47.
This shows... 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
48.

The sun stretched its golden arms across the land.

This is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
49.

Only the moon watched as the girl ran away from home in the middle of the night.

This is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)
Simile
b)
Personification
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Metaphor