Comprehension Practice 2: Badminton

Badminton

Let's read and understand the passage

Paragraph 1

Multiple Choice

From paragraph 1, identify the word that has the same meaning as 'fluttering very quickly'.

• drum

• palpitated

• beat

• emerged

Draw

Circle the word which has the same meaning as 'make our first attempt'.

Paragraph 2

Draw

Circle the phrase that shows the writer was feeling anxious or apprehensive.

Multiple Choice

From paragraph 2, identify a word that has the same meaning as 'skill'.

• interest

• prowess

• tenacity

• determination

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

With reference to line 11, what do you think is the meaning of 'tenacity'?

• persistence

• diligence

• endurance

• stamina

Open Ended

'This was the player who would not throw in the towel so easily'

What does this phrase suggest about Lin Dan, the badminton player?

Multiple Choice

'the odds were against him'

What does this phrase mean?

• not likely to succeed

• most likely to succeed

• will not succeed at all

• will definitely succeed

Multiple Choice

In line 14, what does the word 'resolute' mean?

• hardworking

• strong-willed

• loyal

• courageous

​Paragraph 3

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 3, identify the word that has the same meaning as 'warmly'.

​Paragraph 4

Multiple Choice

From paragraph 4, identify the word which has the same meaning as 'problem'.

• engulfed

• dilemma

• momentarily

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 4, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'overwhelm'.

Multiple Choice

'Marvin thus had to make the decision to field Gary and me for the second men’s doubles.' (Lines 25 - 26)

What does the word 'field' mean when used in this context?

• pick up

• catch

• cover

• send

​Paragraph 5

Multiple Select

From paragraph 5, identify a word that has the same meaning as 'guess'.

• surmised

• heaved

• figured

• resolved

Multiple Choice

From paragraph 5, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'tall and thin'.

• lanky

• agile

• veteran

• resolved

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 5, identify the sentence that tells us the badminton match was extremely difficult.

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 5, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'winner'.

Multiple Choice

From paragraph 5, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'very important'.

• powerful

• skillful

• momentum

• critical

​Paragraph 6

Draw

Circle a word that has the same meaning as 'united'.

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 6, pick out a phrase that has the same meaning as 'elation'.

Fill in the Blanks

From paragraph 6, identify two consecutive words (phrase) that means 'to be very good or impressive'.