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Comprehension involves understanding a passage, completing sentences logically, detecting grammatical or usage errors and interpreting figurative language. You need to identify the main idea, supporting details, tone, implied meaning and the relationship between clues in the passage and the answer choices.

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  • A. costs
  • B. costing
  • C. costed
  • D. cost

Explanation: The sentence should read: "According to the information on this page, items bought before 1940 cost more than items made after that…

Correct answer: cost
  • A. Comparison
  • B. Contrast
  • C. Compare
  • D. Juxtaposition

Explanation: The sentence should read: "The contrast in weather between the North and South of the country is noticeable."Contrast refers to the state…

Correct answer: Contrast
  • A. Affects
  • B. Effects
  • C. Defects
  • D. Suspects

Explanation: The sentence should read: "Further research is needed to find out what side affects this pill has on a person's digestive system."Affects…

Correct answer: Affects
  • A. Repelled
  • B. Moving
  • C. Summoned
  • D. Summoner

Explanation: Beckoned and summoned are synonyms, both meaning to call or signal someone to come or follow.

Correct answer: Summoned
  • A. Alluring
  • B. Enticing
  • C. Animator
  • D. Absolving

Explanation: A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered in the process.

Correct answer: Absolving
  • A. Blocked headed
  • B. Smart
  • C. Wise
  • D. Agile

Explanation: A "dunce" is a rather old-fashioned term for someone who is considered stupid or slow-witted.

Correct answer: Blocked headed
  • A. Stuff
  • B. Thronged
  • C. Empty
  • D. Unload

Explanation: "Crammed" means to be completely filled or packed with people or things, often in a way that is uncomfortable or overcrowded.

Correct answer: Thronged
  • A. Careful
  • B. Clever
  • C. Wealthy
  • D. Educated

Explanation: "Affluent" means having a lot of money, resources, or wealth. It describes someone or something that is prosperous, rich, or well-off.

Correct answer: Wealthy
  • A. Plant that blooms twice a year
  • B. Occurring twice a year
  • C. Composed or created by two people
  • D. Occurring once every two years.

Explanation: "Biennial" refers to something that happens or occurs once every two years, or every other year.

Correct answer: Occurring once every two years.
  • A. Worn
  • B. Greatly desired or envied
  • C. Eager
  • D. Detested

Explanation: "Coveted" means strongly desired or envied, often because something is highly valued or sought after.

Correct answer: Greatly desired or envied
  • A. Elaborate
  • B. Dank
  • C. Exude
  • D. District

Explanation: Babur tried to distract himself from the pain of his breakup by watching his favorite TV series and eating lots of ice cream.

Correct answer: District
  • A. Hearsay
  • B. Encouraged
  • C. Disguised
  • D. Enchanted

Explanation: The runner's recent win encouraged her to try a much longer race than she had entered in the past.

Correct answer: Encouraged
  • A. Harmony
  • B. Magnanimity
  • C. Exaggeration
  • D. Havoc

Explanation: The protestors created havoc when they started to break store windows. Havoc means a state of confusion, chaos, or destruction, which fits…

Correct answer: Havoc
  • A. Accept
  • B. Except
  • C. Expect
  • D. Suspect

Explanation: The correct sentence would be: "I told everyone about the surprise party except for Jamal, since he was the person we were supposed to be…

Correct answer: Except
  • A. Hear
  • B. Hare
  • C. Here
  • D. Hair

Explanation: The correct sentence would be: "While talking with an old classmate, I was delighted to hear that she was coming to our class…

Correct answer: Hear
  • A. Hoard
  • B. Hard
  • C. Horde
  • D. Heard

Explanation: The correct sentence would be: "The store owner was unprepared for the horde of consumers who rushed into his store."A "horde" refers to a…

Correct answer: Horde
  • A. Beguile
  • B. Bore
  • C. Disgust
  • D. Repel

Explanation: Captivate and beguile are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings.

Correct answer: Beguile
  • A. Careless
  • B. Apprehensive
  • C. Mindless
  • D. Unwary

Explanation: Cognizant and apprehensive are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings.

Correct answer: Apprehensive
  • A. Devitalize
  • B. Season
  • C. Energise
  • D. Toughen

Explanation: Debilitate and devitalize are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings.

Correct answer: Devitalize
  • A. Scattered
  • B. Established
  • C. Purposeful
  • D. Deliberate

Explanation: Desultory means lacking a clear plan or purpose, often describing something that is scattered, disorganized, or jumping from one thing to…

Correct answer: Scattered