HSPT ELA Questions and Correct Answers

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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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