Name:
Alliteration occurs when words that have the same first consonant sound and
are used close together in a series. It is the repetition of the same letter in
words used consecutively. For example: “The big boy bent the blue bat”. The
letter “b” is used continuously.
1. Write an adjective for each animal below that makes an alliteration.
For example: Racing rabbit
a) Elephant: _________________________________
b) Giraffe: ___________________________________
c) Hippo: ____________________________________
d) Cheetah: __________________________________
e) Lion: _____________________________________
f ) Buffalo: ___________________________________
g) Kudu: ____________________________________
h) Donkey: __________________________________
i) Monkey: __________________________________
j) Tortoise: __________________________________
2. Look at the poems below that are missing out words. Complete the poems so that they create an alliteration.
a) The _______________________sun shone on the _________________________.
b) The clever cat______________ ________________ into the __________________.
c) ____________________lions were ____________________ in the ____________.
d) The _____________________men _______________________ the mean machine.
e) A _____________________boy became the best ___________________________.
f ) She sang _______________________on the __________________________stage.
g) He ate __________________________burgers _____________________for dinner.
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Grade 4 Term 3 English Language; Language structure and conventions; Alliteration
GRADE 4
Alliteration
1. Guided answers
a) Elephant: Elegant elephant
b) Giraffe: Ginger giraffe
c) Hippo: Hilarious hippo
d) Cheetah: Cheeky cheetah
e) Lion: Lazy lion
f ) Buffalo: Brave buffalo
g) Kudu: Kicking kudu
h) Donkey: Daring donkey
i) Monkey: Mischievous monkey
j) Tortoise: Tame tortoise
2. Look at the poems below that are missing some words. Complete the poems so that they create an alliteration. Learners answers will vary.
a) The sparkling sun shone on the sea shore.
b) The clever cat climbed carefully into the cupboard.
c) Lazy lions were lying in the lowveld.
d) The muscular men moved the mean machine.
e) A brilliant boy became the best batsman.
f ) She sang softly on the small stage.
g) He ate huge hamburgers hungrily for dinner.
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Grade 4 Term 3 English Language; Language structure and conventions; Alliteration
GRADE 4
Answer Key