Writing and Language Skills Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?
#2
What is the plural form of 'child'?
Childrens
Childs
Childes
Children
#3
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession or to show omission of letters in a contraction?
Comma (,)
Colon (:)
Apostrophe (')
Hyphen (-)
#4
What is the correct way to write the plural form of 'bus'?
#5
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
And
Although
However
Because
#6
What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents?
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Assonance
#7
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The stars danced in the night sky.
She is as brave as a lion.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The moonlight kissed the waves.
#8
What literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
#9
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same but has different meanings?
Synonym
Antonym
Homonym
Hypernym
#10
In which sentence is the word 'its' used correctly?
Its a beautiful day outside.
The cat licked it's paws.
The tree lost it's leaves in autumn.
The dog wagged its tail happily.
#11
What is the term for a figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined?
Irony
Paradox
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
#12
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To provide evidence
To summarize the main points
To introduce the topic
To present the central argument
#13
Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
The chef prepared the meal.
The meal was prepared by the chef.
I will finish the project tomorrow.
She sings beautifully.
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