Froggy Jumps Synonym quiz for reading comprehension test 2Online version In each of the following sentences, there is one apostrophe word. Choose the option that has the closest meaning to that word without changing the meaning of the sentence. by Wulan Indriyani 1 The excessive use of smartphones can be detrimental to children's concentration. What does the word "detrimental" mean? a Fleeting b Trivial c Adverse 2 His explanation was coherent and easy to follow. "Coherent" a Clear and logical b Confusing c Brief 3 The policy may undermine public trust. "Undermine" what does the word's means? a Strengthen b Weaken c Create 4 The use of smartphones has become ubiquitous in modern society. Ubiquitous is closest in meaning to.. a Rare b Widespread c Limited 5 The scientist rejected the arbitrary decision. Arbritrary is closest in meaning to.. a Random b Logical c Planned 6 Creativity is an intrinsic part of human nature. What "intrinsic" means.. a External b Essential c Artificial 7 Many old technologies have become "obsolote" a Modern b Expensive c Outdated 8 The theory was later refuted by new evidence. "Refuted"... a Proven b Rejected c Supported 9 Due to limited natural resources and rapid population growth, fresh water is becoming increasingly "scarce" in many parts of the world. What does SCARCE means.. a Abundant b Polluted c Limited 10 In order to understand the causes of climate change, scientists must carefully analyze large amounts of environmental data. "Analyze" a Examine carefully b Ignore c Simplify 11 Many environmentalists warn that continued deforestation could have "severe" consequences for global biodiversity. Severe means.. a Serious b Minor c Beneficial 12 archaeologists attempt to reconstruct the history of early human civilizations. "Reconstruct"... a Build b Destroy c Recreate 13 Despite its many advantages, the new technology may also pose potential risks that scientists must carefully evaluate. "Potential" means.. a Harmless b Immediate c Possible
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