English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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quiz Questions
Q91
Reading Comprehension — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
complete
will have completed
completed
will complete
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q92
Reading Comprehension — Synonym of "Abundant":
Tiny
Scarce
Weak
Plentiful
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q93
Reading Comprehension — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Generous
Humane
Malevolent
Kind
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q94
Reading Comprehension — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Heavy
Eternal
Short-lived
Ancient
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q95
Reading Comprehension — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careful
Lazy
Rapid
Careless
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q96
Reading Comprehension — Antonym of "Transparent":
Clear
Lucid
Opaque
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q97
Reading Comprehension — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Optimist
Anthropologist
Misanthrope
Philanthropist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q98
Reading Comprehension — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Birds eat worms
Sleep late to succeed
Worms are valuable
Prompt action brings advantage
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q99
Reading Comprehension — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Paragraph length
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Word count
Font style
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q100
Reading Comprehension — Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Title alone
Random sentence
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Footnotes only
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.