English Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension Flashcards

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'prohibit'.

Answer: Forbid

To prohibit is to formally forbid something.

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

Answer: The officers' badges were checked at the start of shift.

For a plural noun ending in 's', the possessive apostrophe goes after the 's'.

Read: 'Passengers who refuse required screening will not be permitted to enter the sterile area.' What happens to a passenger who refuses screening?

Answer: They are denied access to the sterile area.

The passage states they will not be permitted to enter the sterile area.

Choose the antonym of 'reluctant'.

Answer: Eager

'Reluctant' means unwilling, so its opposite is 'eager'.

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Answer: The officer opened the suspicious bag.

In active voice the subject (the officer) performs the action.

Read: 'Officers rotate positions every 30 minutes to reduce fatigue and maintain attention while viewing X-ray images.' What is the primary purpose of the rotation?

Answer: To keep officers alert and focused

The passage says rotation reduces fatigue and maintains attention.

Choose the correct word: Please place ______ belongings in the bin before walking through.

Answer: your

'Your' is the possessive form; 'you're' means 'you are'.