English Comprehension Flashcards
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Read the extract: 'Mrs Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.' This opening line is from a famous novel. What does it reveal about the character?
Answer: She is decisive and independent
The emphasis on 'herself' suggests decisiveness and independence — she will do it personally rather than sending someone else.
Which word class does 'beneath' belong to in: 'The treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree'?
Answer: Preposition
'Beneath' is a preposition showing the position of the treasure in relation to the tree (beneath it).
Identify the compound sentence:
Answer: The rain fell heavily, and the wind blew fiercely.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction ('and'). Both parts could stand alone as sentences.
What is the effect of short sentences in a tense scene?
Answer: They create a sense of urgency
Short sentences quicken the pace of reading, creating tension and urgency. They mirror the rapid heartbeat or quick actions in a tense moment.
Which word is a synonym for 'verbose'?
Answer: Wordy
'Verbose' means using more words than necessary — it means wordy, long-winded, or prolix.
Read: 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' This is an example of:
Answer: Soliloquy
This famous line from Hamlet is spoken by a character alone on stage, thinking aloud. This dramatic convention is called a soliloquy.