Inferring the Meaning of clipped Words, blended words, Affixes

Arvin was unresponsive to the doctor’s question because he was embarrassed to tell the truth.

• not acting

• not moving

• not listening

• not reacting

When Rita regained her consciousness, she saw people surrounding her bed.

• sight

• strength

• composure

• awareness

He could never forget his painful encounter with bullies

• aching

• exciting

• unpleasant

• violent

The boxer was disqualified because he was overweight.

• The boxer’s weight exceeded the maximum weight for the fight.

• The boxer has underlying health issues because of his weight.

• The boxer has consumed a heavy meal prior to the fight.

• The boxer’s belly grew bigger because he became fat.

Harry doesn’t talk much. He is a very reserved person

• proud

• silent

• selective

• indifferent

The campus journalist recorded fire incident in his videocam.

• video camera recorder

• camera trick

• shooting

The hi-tech super microscope is very helpful to the scientists who study about the nature of coronavirus.

• technologically advanced

• a style of material

• a kind of an equipment

The docudrama on coronavirus disease that was shown on TV last night was quite impressive.

• a drama documentary

• a comedy show

• a talk show

We had a staycation during the COVID-19 pandemic because we were not allowed to go out of our house.

• a vacation at the beach

• a vacation spent at home

• a vacation at the farm

The organization has launched a telethon to secure funds for the purchase of personal protective equipment of frontline workers.

• sports event attended by famous people

• televised fundraising event

• series of telephone calls