OC Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Question 1

What does the word "diligent" mean?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking and careful

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Lazy and careless

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Confused and lost

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Quick and impatient

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word "serene" correctly?

Accepted Answer

The serene lake was calm and peaceful.

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The serene dog barked loudly all night.

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The serene storm flooded the streets.

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The serene crowd pushed and shoved.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea

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To conclude the paragraph

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To provide supporting evidence

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To give a counter-argument

Question 4

What literary device is used in: "The thunder grumbled angrily"?

Accepted Answer

Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 5

Which word is an antonym of "transparent"?

Accepted Answer

Opaque

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Clear

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Obvious

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Visible

Question 6

What type of text primarily uses imaginary events and characters to entertain readers?

Accepted Answer

Narrative fiction

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Persuasive text

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Informational text

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Procedural text