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HBS English Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. In a passage, the word 'benevolent' most nearly means:

    Answer: kind and generous

    'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly, i.e., kind and generous.

  2. Which sentence uses a simile correctly?

    Answer: She ran like the wind.

    A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; 'ran like the wind' is a simile.

  3. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

    Answer: To introduce the main idea

    A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph, usually at the beginning.

  4. Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

    Answer: Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.

    Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound; 'Peter picked…peppers' uses 'p' repeatedly.

  5. What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

    Answer: wrongly

    The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand wrongly.

  6. In reading comprehension, 'inference' means:

    Answer: using clues in the text to draw a conclusion

    Inference involves using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion not directly stated.

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