Question

501 reading comprehension questions

1. because of his disregard for the kings laws, the prince was punished by being banished from the kingdom.

a. apart
b. kidnapped
c. exiled
d. spirited

1. i relinquished my place in line to go back and talk with my friend diane.

a. defended
b. yielded
c. delayed
d. remained

1. he juxtaposed the books ideas with current events, showing us how they related.

a. caused confusion
b. bent and folded
c. placed side - by - side
d. drew away

1. the thief jostled me in a crowd and was thus able to pick my pocket.

a. mugged
b. bumped
c. smiled
d. hindered

1. while we traveled in italy, we stayed in a magnificent hotel.

a. inn
b. cramped
c. house
d. four - star hotel

Explanation:

1. "Banished" means being forced to leave a place, and "exiled" has a similar meaning of being expelled from one's country or home - land.
2. "Relinquished" means to give up or yield something. "Yielded" is the closest in meaning here.
3. "Juxtaposed" means to place side - by - side to compare or contrast.
4. "Jostled" means to push or bump against someone in a crowd. "Bumped" is a similar action.
5. "Magnificent" implies something grand and splendid. A "four - star hotel" is likely to be described as magnificent compared to the other options.

Answer:

1. c. exiled
2. b. yielded
3. c. placed side - by - side
4. b. bumped
5. d. four - star hotel