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Title: As compared to a desk dictionary, a pocket dictionary is
Post by: raffat naseem on Feb 25, 2018
As compared to a desk dictionary, a pocket dictionary is
 
  a. more complete.
  b. more limited.
  c. less convenient.
  d. more extensive.



Ques. 2

In the following lines from the poem Baby Running Barefoot by D. H. Lawrence, the example of a simile is:
 
  a. When the white feet of the baby beat across the grass . . .
  b. The little white feet nod like white flowers in a wind . . .
  c. And I wish that the baby would tack across here to me . . .
  d. With two little bare white feet upon my knee . . .



Ques. 3

Reading selectively is appropriate for all of the following situations except when
 
  a. you are searching for specific information.
  b. a high level of comprehension is needed.
  c. you are familiar with what you are reading.
  d. the material does not match your purpose in reading.



Ques. 4

An example of figurative language is:
 
  a. Walking in the snow is a fun part of winter.
  b. The sun sparkled on the lake like a million diamonds.
  c. Ideas are often subject to critical evaluation.
  d. The man walked, dejected and alone, down the empty street.



Ques. 5

Your reading rate should be slowest when your purpose for reading is
 
  a. entertainment.
  b. analysis.
  c. overview of material.
  d. location of main ideas.



Ques. 6

A word that usually carries a negative connotative meaning is
 
  a. audience.
  b. group.
  c. mob.
  d. gathering.



Ques. 7

A literary theme can be defined as
 
  a. an expression of the literal action.
  b. the contrast between appearance and reality.
  c. an author's attitude toward his or her characters and their actions.
  d. an author's message about a universal subject.


Title: As compared to a desk dictionary, a pocket dictionary is
Post by: Awura on Feb 25, 2018
(Answer to Q. 1)  b

(Answer to Q. 2)  b

(Answer to Q. 3)  b

(Answer to Q. 4)  b

(Answer to Q. 5)  b

(Answer to Q. 6)  c

(Answer to Q. 7)  d


Title: As compared to a desk dictionary, a pocket dictionary is
Post by: raffat naseem on Feb 25, 2018
Great answer!