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English
9th -
10thgrade
Language Study Review 2: Parallelism and Figurative Language
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Last summer I learned to play tennis, to swim, and __________.
riding a horse
to ride a hourse
ride a hourse
rides a hourse
- 2. Multiple Choice
James enjoys reading more than _______________.
to write
write
writing
writes
- 3. Multiple Choice
I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.
watches the movie.
to watch the movie.
watching the movie.
I watched the movie version.
- 4. Multiple Choice
When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
gets windy
starting to get windy
getting windy
windy
- 5. Multiple Choice
Paula went to work, ____________, and to the movies.
to restaurant
a restaurant
go to restaurant
going to restaurant
- 6. Multiple Choice
Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
racquetball
a spinning class
bicycle
bicycling
- 7. Multiple Choice
Still, the whites are both fat-free and______________
cholesterol.
no cholesterol.
cholesterol-free.
have no cholesterol.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Many people share the same three fears: making speeches, being in high places, and ______________
work with numbers.
working with numbers.
works with numbers.
to work with numbers.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceChoose the sentence that has parallel structureHe came, he saw, and he received.He came, he wanted to see, but he didn't.He came; he started to ask; he didn't want to.He saw, didn't come or receive.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceChoose the sentence that has parallel structure.The children laughed, jumped, and dancedThe children were laughing, jumped, and some were dancing.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe factory workers were ready, able and were quite determined to do a great job.
This sentence is:ParallelNot parallel - 12. Multiple ChoiceThe factory workers were ready, able and were quite determined to do a great job.
This sentence is:ParallelNot parallel - 13. Multiple ChoiceEither you can join the army or the navy.ParallelNot parallel
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen I was in high school, I learned piano and how to play the guitar.ParallelNot parallel
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a hyperbole?
A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.
a comparison using like or as.
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Harold ate three hot dogs for dinner!
Hyperbole
Not a Hyperbole
- 17. Multiple ChoiceI have a million things to do today.HyperboleNot a Hyperbole
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCaleb's favorite aunt will be arriving in about an hour.HyperboleNot a Hyperbole
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen Jack told us the joke, we nearly dies laughing.HyperboleNot a Hyperbole
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
Her hands were as cold as ice after the hayride.similemetaphor - 21. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
He was a rock and would not budge on the issue.similemetaphor - 22. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
The children were puppets, merely doing what they were told.similemetaphor - 23. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
Even though he was tired, the young boy was running through the house like a tornado.simile onlymetaphor onlysimile and complex sentencemetaphor & complex sentence - 24. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
The dog’s eyes were as black as coal.similemetaphor - 25. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains a simile or metaphor.
His parents always told him that life was a rollercoaster and to jump on.similemetaphor - 26. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains personification or hyperbole.
The flower seemed to be tilting her head towards the people passing by.personificationhyperbole - 27. Multiple ChoiceDetermine if the sentence contains personification or hyperbole.
Blake declined the invitation, claiming he had a million things to do.personificationhyperbole - 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is personification?The same beginning sound repeatedGiving human characteristics to non-human thingsA word that is a soundAn exaggeration
- 29. Multiple Choice
It's was so cold outside today, Polar bears needed jackets.
Hyperbole
Personification
- 30. Multiple Choice
Time flies when you are having fun!
Hyperbole
Personification
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