HBS HBS English Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
- inarticulate
- fluent (Correct answer)
- silent
- confused
Correct answer: fluent
'Eloquent' means fluent and persuasive in speech or writing; 'fluent' is its synonym.
Question 2: A metaphor differs from a simile because it:
- uses 'like' or 'as'
- directly states one thing is another (Correct answer)
- rhymes
- repeats consonants
Correct answer: directly states one thing is another
A metaphor says something IS something else without using 'like' or 'as'.
Question 3: What is the correct plural of 'criterion'?
- criterions
- criterias
- criteria (Correct answer)
- criterium
Correct answer: criteria
'Criterion' is a Latin-origin word whose correct English plural is 'criteria'.
Question 4: Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
- The dog chased the cat.
- The cat was chased by the dog. (Correct answer)
- She quickly finished the essay.
- He ran to school.
Correct answer: The cat was chased by the dog.
Passive voice has the subject receiving the action: 'The cat was chased by the dog.'
Question 5: What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?
- having a single clear meaning
- open to more than one interpretation (Correct answer)
- extremely simple
- completely false
Correct answer: open to more than one interpretation
'Ambiguous' describes something that can be interpreted in more than one way.
Question 6: Which punctuation mark introduces a list or an explanation?
- semicolon
- comma
- colon (Correct answer)
- hyphen
Correct answer: colon
A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration.
HBS HBS English Comprehension 2
Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?