The Ever-Living Tree Grammar

Which sentence from the article contains a simile?

• "Its new rings of wood grew closer together like the pages of a book."

• "Another, smaller fire swept through the forest clearing away loose brush..."

• "Its twisted roots sent root crown sprouts up...encircling the tree in a fairy circle."

• "Dense fibers in the tree snuffed out the flames again before there was any danger."

Which sentence from the article contains a metaphor?

• A) "The tree stood as a silent sentinel over the forest."

• B) "Its branches danced in the wind like a ballerina."

• C) "The leaves whispered secrets to the night."

• D) "The roots dug deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly."

What is the main theme of 'The Ever-Living Tree'?

• A) The resilience of nature.

• B) The importance of technology.

• C) The beauty of urban life.

• D) The power of human innovation.

Identify the correct use of a semicolon in a sentence.

• A) The tree is old; and wise.

• B) The tree is old; it has seen many seasons.

• C) The tree is old; but still strong.

• D) The tree is old; however, it is still growing.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Mysterious

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the tree's arms reached out to the sky'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.

• A) The tree has many features: roots, branches, and leaves.

• B) The tree: has many features, roots, branches, and leaves.

• C) The tree has: many features, roots, branches, and leaves.

• D) The tree has many features, roots: branches, and leaves.

What is the effect of the author's use of vivid imagery in the passage?

• A) It creates a sense of urgency.

• B) It paints a clear picture in the reader's mind.

• C) It confuses the reader.

• D) It simplifies the narrative.

Which sentence uses an adverb to describe the action?

• A) The tree grew tall and strong.

• B) The tree slowly grew tall and strong.

• C) The tree was tall and strong.

• D) The tree is tall and strong.

What is the purpose of the passage 'The Ever-Living Tree'?

• A) To inform about the history of a tree.

• B) To entertain with a fictional story.

• C) To persuade to plant more trees.

• D) To describe the life cycle of a tree.