HSPT ELA Questions and Correct Answers
Humble most nearly means
A) weak
B) modest
C) poor
D) proud Ans: B) modest
Emulate most nearly means
A) copy
B) brag
C) tease
D) omit Ans: A) copy
Which word does not belong with the others?
A) ample
B) considerable
C) minuscule
D) substantial Ans: C) minuscule
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Which word does not belong with the others?
A) transmit
B) inhibit
C) broadcast
D) communicate Ans: B) inhibit
Calendar is to date as map is to
A) location
B) time
C) appointment
B) identity Ans: A) location
Counselor is to advice as teacher is to
A) instruction
B) blackboard
C) student
D) law Ans: A) instruction
Choose the answer that means the same as the quoted word.
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A "nomadic" tribe
A) agricultural
B) savage
C) settled
D) wandering Ans: D) wandering
Choose the answer that means the same as the quoted word.
An "intricate" pattern
A) colorful
B) complex
C) vivid
D) traditional Ans: B) complex
Aggravate means the opposite of
A) improve
B) annoy
C) deline
D) anger Ans: A) improve
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