English Language Comprehension Flashcards

What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

Answer: To tell a story with characters and events

A narrative text is written primarily to tell a story, featuring characters, a setting, and a sequence of events.

In the sentence 'The cat crept silently across the room', what does 'crept' suggest about how the cat moved?

Answer: It moved slowly and quietly

'Crept' means to move slowly and carefully, trying not to be noticed, which matches 'silently'.

Which of the following is a fact rather than an opinion?

Answer: Singapore is located near the equator

Singapore's location near the equator is a verifiable geographical fact, while the other options express personal preferences or judgments.

What does the phrase 'reading between the lines' mean?

Answer: Understanding the hidden or implied meaning

'Reading between the lines' means understanding what is implied or suggested but not directly stated in the text.

In a passage, the topic sentence is usually found:

Answer: At the beginning of a paragraph

The topic sentence typically appears at the beginning of a paragraph and states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph supports.

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

Answer: Overjoyed

'Elated' means extremely happy or thrilled, making 'overjoyed' the closest synonym.