OC Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Question 1

What does the word "diligent" mean?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking and careful

Answer

Diligent means showing steady and earnest effort; hardworking and careful.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word "serene" correctly?

Accepted Answer

The serene lake was calm and peaceful.

Answer

Serene means calm and peaceful, which correctly describes a quiet lake.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main idea or subject of the paragraph.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Giving human qualities (grumbling angrily) to thunder is personification.

Question 5

Which word is an antonym of "transparent"?

Accepted Answer

Opaque

Answer

Opaque means not able to be seen through, the opposite of transparent.

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