Concord and Figurative Language Quiz

Choose the verb that correctly agrees with the subject in number. Every book, journal, and magazine on the shelf ___ covered in dust.

1. is
2. are
3. were
4. have been

Answer: (a) is

Complete the simile with the best option: The truth hit him like a ______, leaving him speechless.

1. whisper in the wind
2. bolt of lightning
3. flickering candle
4. feather

Answer: (b) bolt of lightning

Choose the correct word to complete the metaphor: Beneath his calm demeanor, his mind was a ______, churning with unspoken thoughts.

1. lantern
2. mirror
3. tapestry
4. tempest

Answer: (d) tempest

How many subject-verb agreement errors are present in the sentence below? The list of participants have been finalized, but the names of the winners is yet to be disclosed, and the awards ceremony are scheduled for next week.

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answer: (c) 3

Select the most appropriate option from the given choices to fill in the blanks: Each of the contestants ___ eager to showcase their talent, but neither the judges nor the audience ___ aware that the final results ___ already decided in advance.

1. is, was, were
2. are, were, was
3. is, were, were
4. are, was, was

Answer: (a) is, was, were

Complete the sentence with the correct simile and metaphor: Her mind was ________, racing through ideas as quickly as ________.

1. a labyrinth, wildfire
2. a storm, a comet
3. a whirlwind, lightning
4. an ocean, a river

Answer: (c) a whirlwind, lightning

Identify the sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement.

1. The dynamics of the situation were constantly shifting.
2. Each of the shortlisted candidates have demonstrated exceptional skill.
3. The fleet of ships was anchored near the coastline.
4. The media has reported extensively on the unfolding crisis.

Answer: (b) Each of the shortlisted candidates have demonstrated exceptional skill.

Which of the following correctly replaces the sentence below? Neither of the employees were given a promotion this year.

1. Neither of the employees have received a promotion this year.
2. Neither of the employees is promoted this year.
3. Neither of the employees were being given a promotion this year.
4. Neither of the employees was given a promotion this year.

Answer: (d) Neither of the employees was given a promotion this year.

What does the following sentence mean? The truth was a locked door, its key long buried in the sands of time.

1. The truth was difficult to understand, but still possible to find.
2. The truth was completely lost and impossible to uncover.
3. The truth was hidden but could be revealed with effort.
4. The truth was widely known but often ignored.

Answer: (b) The truth was completely lost and impossible to uncover.

Which of the following transforms the simile into a metaphor? Simile: "His thoughts swirled like autumn leaves caught in a restless wind."

1. His thoughts danced around his mind like autumn leaves.
2. His thoughts, like restless winds, carried leaves of confusion.
3. He had thoughts as scattered as leaves in autumn.
4. His thoughts were autumn leaves, swirling in a restless wind.

Answer: (d) His thoughts were autumn leaves, swirling in a restless wind.