PASSAGE
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the tranquil meadow. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze created a soothing melody, while the fragrance of wildflowers filled the air. As the stars began to twinkle in the darkening sky, a sense of peace settled over the landscape, wrapping everything in a serene embrace.
1. Which figure of speech is used when the stars are described as “wrapping everything in a serene embrace”?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Personification
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Personification
2. What is a suitable synonym for “tranquil” in this passage?
a) Chaotic
b) Peaceful
c) Energetic
d) Noisy
b) Peaceful
c) Energetic
d) Noisy
3. What is the opposite of “soothing” as used in the passage?
a) Calming
b) Disturbing
c) Relaxing
d) Pleasant
b) Disturbing
c) Relaxing
d) Pleasant
PASSAGE
The old castle stood atop the rugged hill, its ancient stones weathered by centuries of wind and rain. Moss and ivy clung to its walls, adding to its aura of timelessness. A narrow pathway led up to the heavy wooden doors, which creaked eerily as they opened, revealing the grandeur within. Dust danced in the air as sunlight streamed through stained glass windows, painting the floor with a kaleidoscope of colors. The castle’s history whispered through the halls, carrying tales of kings and queens, celebrations and battles, now all but echoes etched into the very stone.
4. In the phrase “history whispered through the halls,” which figure of speech is used?
a) Metaphor
b) Personification
c) Simile
d) Hyperbole
b) Personification
c) Simile
d) Hyperbole
5. What is a suitable synonym for “ancient” as used in the passage?
a) Contemporary
b) Modern
c) Recent
d) Olden
b) Modern
c) Recent
d) Olden
6. What is the opposite of “grandeur” as used in the passage?
a) Magnificence
b) Simplicity
c) Elegance
d) Opulence
b) Simplicity
c) Elegance
d) Opulence
7. “Dust danced in the air as sunlight streamed through stained glass windows.” What figure of speech is present in this sentence?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
8. What is a suitable synonym for “aura” in this passage?
a) Scent
b) Atmosphere
c) Light
d) Wind
b) Atmosphere
c) Light
d) Wind
PASSAGE
The ship sailed gently across the vast expanse of the tranquil ocean, its white sails billowing in the breeze like the outstretched wings of a seabird in flight. The crew worked in harmony, their synchronized movements a testament to their years of shared voyages. The captain stood at the helm, his weathered hands expertly guiding the vessel through the calm waters. As the sun dipped toward the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, the sailors felt a sense of camaraderie that only the open sea could bestow.
9. Which word could replace “tranquil” in the passage without changing the meaning?
a) Turbulent
b) Serene
c) Chaotic
d) Unsettled
b) Serene
c) Chaotic
d) Unsettled
10. Which word is a suitable synonym for “camaraderie” in the passage?
a) Solitude
b) Isolation
c) Friendship
d) Strife
b) Isolation
c) Friendship
d) Strife
Answers
- c
- b
- b
- d
- d
- b
- a
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Ruchika Mohapatra
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