Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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What does the word "diligent" mean?
Answer: Hardworking and careful
Diligent means showing steady and earnest effort; hardworking and careful.
Which sentence uses the word "serene" correctly?
Answer: The serene lake was calm and peaceful.
Serene means calm and peaceful, which correctly describes a quiet lake.
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea
A topic sentence introduces the main idea or subject of the paragraph.
What literary device is used in: "The thunder grumbled angrily"?
Answer: Personification
Giving human qualities (grumbling angrily) to thunder is personification.
Which word is an antonym of "transparent"?
Answer: Opaque
Opaque means not able to be seen through, the opposite of transparent.
What type of text primarily uses imaginary events and characters to entertain readers?
Answer: Narrative fiction
Narrative fiction uses imaginary characters and events primarily to entertain.
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