Comprehension 2: Badminton (Vocabulary)

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

• 'drum'

• 'palpitated'

• 'beat'

• 'emerged'

Refer to paragraph 1, pick out the word which has the same meaning as 'make our first attempt'.

• 'annual'

• 'organised'

• 'foray'

• 'emerged'

Refer to paragraph 2, pick out the phrase that shows the writer has apprehensive.

• 'To calm my nerves'

• 'indulged in a casual conversation'

• 'shared a common interest'

• 'throw in the towel'

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

• 'interest'

• 'prowess'

• 'tenacity'

• 'determination'

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

• persistence

• diligence

• endurance

• stamina

Refer to paragraph 2, '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

In line 14, what does it mean to describe Lin Dan as a 'resolute player'?

• He was hard-working.

• He was strong-willed.

• He was loyal.

• He was courageous.

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

• 'cordially'

• 'chatty'

• 'thankfully'

• 'determiner'

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

Remember to use quotation marks in your answer.

From paragraph 5, identify a word that has the same meaning as 'guess'. Hint: There are 2 answers.

• 'surmised'

• 'heaved'

• 'figured'

• 'resolved'