Onomatopoeia Trivia Quiz With Answers

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    Choose the onomatopoeia that best completes the sentence. Abby made a big___________ when she jumped into the pool. 

    • Water
    • Mess
    • Wet
    • Splash
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Do you want to test your grammar knowledge? Take this onomatopoeia trivia quiz with answers and assess yourself. Onomatopoeia is the process of word formation from the sound made. There are different kinds of words like these that we use on a regular basis, and in this trivia quiz, you will be expected to choose the best one to describe a situation. Are you ready to dive into the world of onomatopoeia and explore the unique way words imitate sounds? This trivia quiz, complete with answers, challenges your grammar skills by asking you to choose the most appropriate onomatopoeic words for various situations. Test your knowledge and have fun with this engaging quiz! Good luck! How about you give it a go and see how well you will do? Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    Which word could represent the sound of a car?

    • Driving

    • Vroom

    • Brake

    • Snap

    Correct Answer
    A. Vroom
    Explanation
    The word "vroom" represents the sound of a car. It is often used to imitate the sound of a car's engine revving or accelerating.

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  • 3. 

    "Eww, this food is bland," Sarah complained. What is onomatopoeia?

    • Eww

    • Sarah

    • Food

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Eww
    Explanation
    The word "Eww" is an example of onomatopoeia because it is a word that imitates the sound of disgust or repulsion. Onomatopoeia is a literary device that uses words to imitate or suggest the sounds that they describe. In this case, "Eww" mimics the sound someone might make when they find something distasteful or unpleasant.

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  • 4. 

    Sophia is having a hard time hearing the teacher over her grumbling stomach. What is onomatopoeia in this sentence?

    • Hearing

    • Teacher

    • Grumbling

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Grumbling
    Explanation
    The onomatopoeia in this sentence is "grumbling." Onomatopoeia is a literary device in which a word imitates the sound it represents. In this case, "grumbling" imitates the sound of a stomach growling, which helps to create a vivid sensory image and convey Sophia's hunger.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the onomatopoeia that best completes the sentence. My ice cream went _____________ on the sidewalk. 

    • Splat

    • Fall

    • Crunch

    • Drop

    Correct Answer
    A. Splat
    Explanation
    The word "splat" is the best choice for completing the sentence because it is an onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of something soft and wet hitting a hard surface. This accurately describes the sound that an ice cream would make when it falls onto the sidewalk. "Fall," "crunch," and "drop" do not accurately convey the specific sound of the ice cream hitting the ground.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is onomatopoeia?

    • Glug-glug

    • Ha ha!

    • Slurp

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    All of the options listed - "glug-glug," "ha ha!," and "slurp" - are examples of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or resemble the sound they represent. "Glug-glug" imitates the sound of liquid being poured, "ha ha!" imitates laughter, and "slurp" imitates the sound of someone drinking or eating noisily. Therefore, all of the options are correct examples of onomatopoeia.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is not an onomatopoeia?

    • Horn

    • Crack

    • Bang

    • Moo

    Correct Answer
    A. Horn
    Explanation
    The word "horn" does not imitate or resemble any sound, unlike the other options. Onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like the noise they represent. "Crack," "bang," and "moo" are all examples of onomatopoeia because they mimic the sounds associated with them. However, "horn" is not an onomatopoeic word as it does not imitate any specific sound.

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  • 8. 

    Which word could represent the sound of something breaking?

    • Plop

    • Break

    • Boom

    • Shatter

    Correct Answer
    A. Shatter
    Explanation
    The word "shatter" could represent the sound of something breaking because it implies a sudden, loud, and forceful breaking or smashing of an object. It conveys the idea of fragmentation and destruction, suggesting a more intense and dramatic breaking sound compared to the other options.

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  • 9. 

    What is the difference between onomatopoeia and alliteration?

    • Alliteration cannot create rhythm.

    • Onomatopoeia is a specific type of word, whereas alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds.

    • Alliteration does not utilize sound.

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Onomatopoeia is a specific type of word, whereas alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds.
    Explanation
    Onomatopoeia and alliteration are both literary devices used to enhance the sound and rhythm of a piece of writing. However, they differ in their specific characteristics. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or suggest the sound they are describing, such as "buzz" or "boom." On the other hand, alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." Therefore, the correct answer is that onomatopoeia is a specific type of word, while alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds.

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  • 10. 

    What word is the onomatopoeia here?

    • Boing

    • Clap

    • Pitter-patter

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The word "onomatopoeia" refers to words that imitate or suggest the sound of what they describe. In this case, all of the given words - "boing," "clap," and "pitter-patter" - are examples of onomatopoeia because they imitate or suggest the sounds they represent. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."

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