Make It Short Quiz - CBSE Class 6 English

Free practice quiz: Make It Short (CBSE Class 6 English). 25 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 English practice quiz has 25 multiple-choice questions on Make It Short, and 25 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main theme of the poem 'Make It Short'?

   1. Brevity
   2. Beauty
   3. Nature
   4. Friendship
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   Answer: A. Brevity

   The main theme of 'Make It Short' emphasizes the importance of brevity in expression.

2. Which poem is most famous for its brevity?

   1. The Road Not Taken
   2. In the Room
   3. The Red Wheelbarrow
   4. Daffodils
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   Answer: C. The Red Wheelbarrow

   'The Red Wheelbarrow' by William Carlos Williams is famous for its short length yet deep meaning.

3. In terms of poetry writing, which is an important principle of 'making it short'?

   1. Use excessive detail
   2. Be clear and precise
   3. Avoid themes
   4. Use complex language
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   Answer: B. Be clear and precise

   Being clear and precise helps to convey the intended meaning without unnecessary complexity.

4. What is an example of a concrete word to use in short poetry?

   1. Happiness
   2. Joyful
   3. Rose
   4. Feeling
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   Answer: C. Rose

   Concrete words like 'rose' evoke clear images, essential for impactful short poetry.

5. If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is the area?

   1. 15 cm²
   2. 50 cm²
   3. 25 cm²
   4. 75 cm²
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   Answer: B. 50 cm²

   The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width: 10 cm × 5 cm = 50 cm².

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a synonym for 'short'?
2. What literary device is primarily used in 'Make It Short'?
3. Which of the following lines represents the idea of condensation in poetry?
4. In poetry, what does 'cutting words down' refer to?
5. What is meant by 'making it short' in poetry?
6. Which phrase from poetry encourages brevity?
7. What is a haiku in terms of structure?
8. Which of these poems contains a lot of imagery but is short in length?
9. What is the main appeal of concise poetry?
10. How many syllables are typically in a line of traditional haiku poetry?
11. What effect does using short stanzas have in poetry?
12. Which technique improves poetry when aiming for brevity?
13. Why is brevity often more impactful in poetry?
14. What makes a statement in poetry powerful when made short?
15. Sometimes less is more in poetry. What does this express?
16. What is the purpose of using vivid imagery in a short poem?
17. A train travels 60 miles in 1 hour. How far does it travel in 3 hours?
18. A recipe requires 4 eggs. If you want to make half the recipe, how many eggs do you need?
19. If a garden has 5 rows of flowers and each row has 8 flowers, how many flowers are there in total?
20. If a book costs $15 and you have $50, how many books can you buy with the money?

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