English Quiz (Part 91)

‘contributing‘ Meaning

• helping to cause or bring about a result; o give or supply something as a part of a larger whole

• to understand something completely

• to control and use the natural force or power of something; a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver.

Answer explanation

Example:

1. She was a contributing factor in the success of the project.

2. The company is contributing a portion of their profits to charity.

3. She has been contributing to the charity for years.

4. His hard work has been contributing to the success of the company.

‘comprehend‘ Meaning

• having a refined or cultured taste, manners, or outlook; highly developed or complex

• to control and use the natural force or power of something; a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver.

• to understand something completely

Answer explanation

Example:

1. I cannot comprehend why he would say something like that.

2. I don't think he fully comprehends the seriousness of the situation.

3. The textbook was difficult to comprehend without some additional help.

‘harness‘ Meaning

• a prickly plant or shrub, especially a wild rose bush.

• to control and use the natural force or power of something; a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver.

• having a refined or cultured taste, manners, or outlook; highly developed or complex

Answer explanation

Example:

1. The company is trying to harness the power of the sun to produce electricity.

2. The harness was too tight and the horse could barely move.

3. The company was able to harness the power of social media to boost their sales.

4. The harness was securely fastened to the safety line for the rock climbing expedition.

‘Sophisticated’ Meaning

• a small piece of material used to mend a hole or tear in clothing or fabric; to repair or mend something, especially temporarily

• a prickly plant or shrub, especially a wild rose bush.

• Having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion; intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks; f a way of thinking, a system, or a machine is sophisticated, it is complicated or made with great skill

Answer explanation

Example:

1. She was known for her sophisticated taste in music and art.

2. The new technology is more sophisticated than the previous model.

3.,The software was too sophisticated for most users to operate without some training.

4. She wore a sophisticated black dress to the gala event.

‘briar‘ Meaning

• a prickly plant or shrub, especially a wild rose bush.

• a small piece of material used to mend a hole or tear in clothing or fabric; to repair or mend something, especially temporarily

• reacting quickly and without thought

Answer explanation

Example:

1. He got scratched by the briar while trying to cross the overgrown field.

2. The garden was filled with briars that had to be cleared before planting could begin.

3. The little boy got a scratch on his arm from the briar bush.

‘patch‘ Meaning

• o swallow something quickly in large amounts, making loud sounds

• a small piece of material used to mend a hole or tear in clothing or fabric; to repair or mend something, especially temporarily

• reacting quickly and without thought

Answer explanation

Example:

1. She sewed a patch onto her jeans where it had ripped.

2. He patched up the boat so that it wouldn't sink.

3. The mechanic patched the tire so the car could be driven to the shop.

4. The doctor put a patch over the eye that had been injured.