HBS HBS English Comprehension 3

Question 1

What does 'chronological order' mean in a text?

Accepted Answer

arranged in time order

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arranged by importance

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arranged by alphabet

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arranged by topic

Question 2

Which literary device is used in: 'The thunder roared angrily'?

Accepted Answer

personification

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alliteration

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hyperbole

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onomatopoeia

Question 3

The word 'predecessor' means:

Accepted Answer

something that comes before

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something that comes after

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something that is equal

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something that is better

Question 4

In English comprehension, 'explicit information' means:

Accepted Answer

information directly stated in the text

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information you must infer

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information from outside the text

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information that is hidden

Question 5

Which sentence contains a subordinate clause?

Accepted Answer

Although it was cold, he went outside.

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The dog barked.

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She sang a song.

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He ran quickly.

Question 6

What is the antonym of 'obstinate'?

Accepted Answer

flexible

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stubborn

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determined

Answer

difficult