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Comprehension 2
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Comprehension means mentally grasping. To grasp is to 'get' or understand something.
You may find this quiz, at first look, quite difficult. However, the key to understanding language is to look at the whole sentence or section.
1 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
The council passed an ordinance against littering.
The council passed an ordinance against littering.
A metal bin
Regulation or law
A joke
A broom
Common sense should suggest the answer
2 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
The need for safety took precedence over every other aspect of the fair.
The need for safety took precedence over every other aspect of the fair.
Needing to be dealt with after somebody or something else
Needing to be dealt with before somebody or something else
Needing to be dealt with at the same time as somebody or something else
Needing to be dealt with if there is time to do so
The clue is 'over every other aspect'
3 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
Those black clouds do not portend a sunny day for our excursion.
Those black clouds do not portend a sunny day for our excursion.
To be an indication that something pleasant is definitely going to happen
To be an indication that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to occur
To be an indication that something can't happen
To be an indication that something will definitely happen
The clue is 'Those black clouds'
4 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
The army stored its ordnance in underground bunkers.
The army stored its ordnance in underground bunkers.
Rubbish
Recyclable waste
Military weapons and equipment
Clothing and bedding
The clue is 'army'
5 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
Just when she thought he was going to recover, he suffered a serious relapse.
Just when she thought he was going to recover, he suffered a serious relapse.
A recovery
Improvement for the better
A return to a previous state, especially a bad or undesirable one
A return to a previous state, especially a better or desirable one
The clue is 'he suffered'
6 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
The plaque will perpetuate the memory of our heroes for all future generations.
The plaque will perpetuate the memory of our heroes for all future generations.
To insult
To forget
To perform or commit
To make something last
The clue is 'for all future generations'
7 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
Y is the penultimate letter of the alphabet.
Y is the penultimate letter of the alphabet.
The third to last thing or item
The fourth to last thing or item
The last thing or item
The second to last thing or item
...W, X, Y, Z
8 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
She was really annoyed and canceled the meeting in a fit of pique.
She was really annoyed and canceled the meeting in a fit of pique.
A feeling of anger or resentment
A feeling of craziness
A feeling of excitement
A feeling of sadness
The clue is 'really annoyed'
9 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
A company car is one of the perquisites that a company executive enjoys.
A company car is one of the perquisites that a company executive enjoys.
Special costs that come with position or office
Special privileges that don't come with position or office
Special punishments that come with position or office
Special privileges that come with position or office
The clue is 'enjoys'. 'Perquisites' are also known as 'perks'
10 .
What is the definition of the italicized word?
Most countries proscribe terrorist organizations.
Most countries proscribe terrorist organizations.
Ban or condemn
Support
Don't care
Encourage
Common sense should have suggested the answer
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