Types of Sentences
What type of sentences is this?
"Why are you not at school today?"
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Exclamatory
d. Declarative
a. interrogative
Choose the sentence that contains a simile:
a. The stars winked at us from the night sky
b. He's as strong as an ox
c. The old house groaned in the wind
d. The sun smiled down on the children
b. He's as strong as an ox
If a character helps others without being asked, what trait might they have?
a. Selfish
b. Lazy
c. Kind
d. Grumpy
c. Kind
What types of things may effect Author's Craft?
a. Where the author is from
b. What the author's dog looks like
c. What the author's fish looks like
d. Who the author's brother is
a. Where the author is from
What does "point of view" mean in a story?
a. The main character's favorite view
b. The way the story is told and who is telling it
c. The most exciting part of the story
d. The moral or lesson of the story
b. The way the story is told and who is telling it
What type of sentences is this?
"I am happy about the weekend!"
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Exclamatory
d. Declarative
c. Exclamatory
Which sentence uses personification?
a. The cake was as light as a feather
b. She runs like the wind
c. The thunder grumbled angrily
d. His voice is smooth like butter
c. The thunder grumbled angrily
Which word describes a character who always tells the truth?
a. Brave
b. Clever
c. Friendly
d. Truthful
d. Truthful
Which sense is an author appealing to when they write about the aroma of freshly baked cookies?
A. Taste
B. Smell
C. Sound
D. Sight
B. Smell
In which point of view does the narrator use "I," "me," and "my"?
a. Second person
b. Third person limited
c. First person
d. Third person omniscient
c. First person
What type of sentences is this?
"I will make a good grade on this test."
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Exclamatory
d. Declarative
d. Declarative
In the phrase "as busy as a bee," what is being compared?
a. A person to a flower
b. A bee to a hive
c. A person to a bee
d. A bee to honey
c. A person to a bee
In a story, how can you figure out a character's traits?
a. By looking at the book's cover
b. By reading about the character's actions
c. By counting the number of pages
d. By looking at the illustrations only
b. By reading about the character's actions
What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
a. To make the story longer
b. To confuse the reader
c. To compare two unlike things using "like" or "as"
d. To create a spooky atmosphere
c. To compare two unlike things using "like" or "as"
When a story uses "he," "she," or "they" to refer to characters, what point of view is being used?
A. First person
B. Third person
C. Both first and third person
D. Neither first nor third person
B. Third person
What type of sentences is this?
"The Earth is round."
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Exclamatory
d. Declarative
d. Declarative
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
a. The wind whispered through the trees
b. Her eyes were as blue as the ocean
c. The flowers danced in the breeze
d. Time flies when you're having fun
b. Her eyes were as blue as the ocean
Which of the following is an example of a character trait?
a. Tall
b. Brown hair
c. Honest
d. Wears glasses
c. Honest
When an author repeats words or phrases in their writing, what is this technique called?
a. Alliteration
b. Foreshadowing
c. Imagery
d. Repetition
a. Alliteration
Which sentence is an example of first person point of view?
A. Sarah went to the store to buy milk.
B. You should always do your homework.
C. We decided to go to the park after lunch.
D. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
C. We decided to go to the park after lunch.
What type of sentences is this?
"Help me carry this heavy box."
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Exclamatory
d. Declarative
b. Imperative
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The car engine coughed and sputtered"?
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Alliteration
c. Personification
What is a character trait?
a. The way a character looks
b. The way a character acts or behaves
c. The things a character owns
d. The friends a character has
b. The way a character acts or behaves
What does an author use when they want to appeal to the reader's senses?
a. Dialogue
b. Imagery
c. Flashback
d. Metaphor
b. Imagery
Which sentence is an example of third person point of view?
A. I love to eat ice cream on hot summer days.
B. You will enjoy reading this exciting book.
C. We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the rainbow.
D. Tom rode his bicycle to school every morning.
D. Tom rode his bicycle to school every morning.