Parts of Speech
Which part of speech takes the place of a noun?
Pronoun
Which sentence contains a simile?
a) The stars sparkled like diamonds in the night sky.
b)The wind howled through the trees.
c) The classroom was a zoo.
d) The rain tapped on the window.
a) The stars sparkled like diamonds in the night sky.
What is the meaning of the word "persuade"?
a) To argue
b) To convince someone to do something
c) To disagree
d) To explain
b) to convince someone to do something
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a) Before, we go to the store let's make a list.
b) Before we go to the store, let's make a list.
c) Before we go, to the store let's make a list.
d) Before we go to the store let's, make a list.
b) Before we go to the store, let's make a list.
Identify the noun:
Have you seen the eraser?
eraser
Which sentence uses alliteration?
a) The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
b) She sells seashells by the seashore.
c) The sky was a beautiful shade of blue.
d) The leaves danced in the wind.
b) She sells seashells down by the seashore.
Which word is a synonym for "cautious"?
a) Quick
b) Reckless
c) Careful
d) Loud
c) Careful
Which sentence correctly uses "you're"?
a) You're book is on the table.
b) Your going to love this movie!
c) I think you're ready for the test.
d) This is you're best work yet.
c) I think you're ready for the test.
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He plays the piano beautifully.
Adverb
What is being personified in this sentence?
The angry storm pounded on the roof with its fists.
The storm
Which sentence correctly uses the word "their"?
a) Their going to the park later.
b) I left my jacket over their.
c) They forgot their books at home.
d) I'm not sure if their coming.
c) They forgot their books at home.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
a) The cat licked it's paw.
b) I cant wait for the weekend.
c) The student's book was on the desk.
d) Its' going to be a great day.
c) The student's book was on the desk.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
She ________ to the store every Saturday.
a) goes
b) go
c) going
d ) went
a) goes
Complete the analogy.
Library is to books as aquarium is to ______.
a) plants
b) glass
c) food
d) fish
d) fish
"She was reluctant to try the new food because she wasn’t sure if she would like it."
a) Excited
b) Hesitant
c) Ready
d) Curious
b) hesitant
Which sentence correctly shows plural possession?
a) The girls’ soccer team won the championship.
b) The girl’s soccer team won the championship.
c) The girls soccer team won the championship.
d) The girls’s soccer team won the championship.
a) The girls' soccer team won the championship.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
The cat hid under the couch.
under the couch
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?
a) "She ran as fast as a cheetah."
b) "He has a ton of homework tonight."
c) "The stars twinkled in the sky."
d) "I feel like a million dollars."
b) "He has a ton of homework tonight."
Fragile is to sturdy as timid is to _____?
a) Bold
b) Fearful
c) Weak
d) Hesitant
a) Bold
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
a) I need: milk, eggs, and bread from the store.
b) I need milk, eggs, and bread: from the store.
c) I need the following: milk, eggs, and bread.
d) I need the following milk, eggs, and bread.
c) I need the following: milk, eggs, and bread.