Jane Austen Facts
Vocabulary
Grammar
Connectors
Think like ICFES
100

Where was Jane Austen born?

England

100

What does "clever" mean?

intelligent

100

Complete:

She was as _____ as Cassandra.

clever

100

Which word means "tambiƩn"?

also

100

Was the text mainly informative or persuasive?

informative

200

Who was Jane Austen close to?

Cassandra

200

What does "performed" mean?

acted

200

Which verb expresses ability in the past?

A. can
B. could
C. shall

could

200

Which connector shows simultaneous actions?

A. also
B. while
C. so

B. while

200

What is the author's purpose?

 

To inform about Jane Austen's life

300

Who was Jane Austen's father?

George Austen

300

What does "around the world" mean?

all over the world

300

Complete:

Their father always _____ them study.

let

300

Which connector shows a result?

so

300

Why was Cassandra important in the text?

 She was Jane's sister and close companion

400

What was the title of Jane's notebooks?

Juvenilia

400

What does "discover" mean?

find or realize

400

Which sentence is correct?

A. She are clever.
B. She was clever.
C. She were clever.

B.

400

Create a sentence using "also".

respuesta abierta

400

How did Jane develop her talents? 

By acting in plays and writing

500

Where is Jane Austen's work taught today?

Around the world

500

What does "talent" mean?

Natural ability

500

What tense is this verb?

"performed"

simple past

500

Complete:

Jane discovered her talents _____ acting in plays.

while

500

Why is Jane Austen famous today?

 

Because her works are studied and recognized around the world