Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Grammar
Parts of Speech
Summer Fun Facts
100

Identify the type of figurative language: "The sun was a molten gold coin in the sky."

Metaphor


100

The vivid colors of her swimsuit.

a) Faded b) Pale c) Blurry d) Strong, clear images

d) Strong, clear images

100

Who are going to the beach tomorrow?

Who is going to the beach tomorrow?

100

What part of speech is the word sun in this sentence: The sun is hot.

Noun

100

What date does summer officially begin in the United States each year?

June 21

200

Identify the type of figurative language: "Summer is a warm blanket."

Metaphor

200

The ephemeral beauty of the sunset faded quickly.

a) Lasting for a very short time b) Never-ending c) Bright d) Ordinary

b) Never-ending

200

She don't like swimming in the ocean.

She doesn't like swimming in the ocean.

200

What part of speech is the word quickly in this sentence: The days passed by quickly.

Adverb

200

What fruit is considered the most popular in the U.S. during the summer?

Watermelon

300

Identify the type of figurative language: "The heat was so intense, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk."

Hyperbole

300

The copious amount of sunscreen was necessary.

a) Scarce b) Useless c) Abundant; plentiful d) Unneeded

c) Abundant; plentiful

300

I seen a dolphin while I was swimming.

I saw a dolphin while I was swimming. 

300
What part of speech is the word swimming in this sentence: I enjoy swimming in the ocean. 

Action verb (gerund)

300

Which U.S. state is known for celebrating the longest continuous Fourth of July celebration, starting in 1785?

A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts
C. Rhode Island
D. Pennsylvania

C. Rhode Island

400

Identify the type of figurative language: "The beach called my name."

Personification

400

His laconic reply showed he was eager to get to the beach.

Using few words

400

Me and my friends went to the beach.

My friends and I went to the beach. 

400

What part of speech is the word and in this sentence: The sun and sand are warm.

Conjunction

400

How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

Every 4 years

500

Identify the figurative language: "After finishing her last exam, Mia spent the next two months chasing the sun"

Idiom

500

The ubiquitous beach umbrellas dotted the shoreline.

Present everywhere

500

Their going to have a barbecue.

They're going to have a barbecue. 

500

What part of speech is the word my in this sentence: I brought my beach towel.

Possessive Pronoun

500

What causes the warm temperatures during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

The North Pole tilts toward the sun

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