Pendulum

What is the correct plural form of 'pendulum'?

• Pendulums

• Pendula

• Pendulumses

• Penduli

Which sentence uses the word 'pendulum' correctly?

• The pendulum of the clock swung back and forth.

• She pendulumed the ball across the field.

• He was penduluming with excitement.

• The pendulum was too heavy to carry in his pocket.

Identify the part of speech for the word 'pendulum' in the sentence: 'The pendulum swung slowly.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the primary function of a pendulum in a clock?

• To keep time

• To decorate

• To make noise

• To provide light

Which of the following is a synonym for 'pendulum'?

• Oscillator

• Clock

• Timer

• Swing

In literature, a 'pendulum' can symbolize which of the following?

• The passage of time

• A character's strength

• A plot twist

• A setting

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'pendulum' as a metaphor.

• Her mood was a pendulum, swinging from joy to despair.

• The pendulum clock was broken.

• He fixed the pendulum with care.

• The pendulum was made of gold.

What is the origin of the word 'pendulum'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Which of the following sentences uses 'pendulum' in a scientific context?

• The pendulum experiment demonstrated gravity.

• The pendulum was a beautiful antique.

• He admired the pendulum's craftsmanship.

• The pendulum was a gift from his grandfather.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the pendulum of fate'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification