Language Comprehension Test - 8

The correct sentence- The scientists found that leopards tend to hoist prey that are between half and one-and-a-half times their own weight. 

• Here, 'their own weight' should be used instead of 'it's own weight'. 
• Here, 'their' should be used instead of 'its'. 
• It's is a contraction of “it is” or “it has”.
• In the given sentence possessive case should be used for the 'Leopards' so 'their' should be used because 'Leopards' are living things.
• 'Their' is a possessive determiner which means ‘belonging to them’. 
• In the given question 'Leopards' is the main subject. It is plural and refers to the whole class of Leopard. 

The correct answer is 'prepared'.

• The word 'Extempore' means made or done without previous thought or preparation.
• The antonyms of the word 'Extempore' are "prepared, rehearsed, premeditated".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Prepared' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Prepared' means ready to do or deal with something.

The correct answer is 'retrospective'.

• The word 'Ensuing' means to come at a later time; to happen as a result.
• The antonyms of the word 'Ensuing' are "retrospective, following, preceding".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Retrospective' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Retrospective' means looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

The correct answer is 'accepted'.

• The word 'Expunged' means obliterated or removed completely something unwanted or unpleasant.
• The antonyms of the word 'Expunged' are "accepted, conserved, saved".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Accepted' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Accepted' means to regard favorably or with approval; welcome.

The correct answer is 'persuaded'.

• The word 'Dissuaded' means persuaded someone not to take a particular course of action.
• The antonyms of the word 'Dissuaded' are "persuaded, encouraged, urged".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Persuaded' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Persuaded' means induced someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

The correct answer is 'opponents'.

• The word 'Confidants' means a person who has a strong liking for and trusts another.
• The antonyms of the word 'Confidants' are "opponents, enemies, rivals".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Opponents' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Opponents' means someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument.

It is appropriate to use in, have, the, a respectively in the blank spaces of the sentence. So the meaningful sentence would be:

There are no sparrows chirping in the cities anymore. All have either died or flown far away as they had no space in the growing concrete jungle. The cunning pigeons have become a menace.

The use of 'a post' in the blank space of the sentence is appropriate. 'deaf as a post' means 'deaf as an adder'. Unable to hear or to listen, as in speak louder. Grandpa's deaf as a post.

The first simile has its origin in John Palsgrave's Acolastus (1540): "How deaf an ear I intended to give him...... he were as good as to tell his tale to a post". It has largely replaced deaf as an adder, alluding to an ancient belief that adders cannot hear; it is recorded in the Bible.

Be over the hill means to do something in the most complete way.

For example, For every task, Rina will be over the hill in her efforts.

Bite your tongue means to make a desperate effort to avoid saying something.

For example, I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought of him, but I had to bite my tongue.