Basic Details
Word: Comprehensible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Easy to understand.
Synonyms: Understandable, clear
Antonyms: Incomprehensible, unclear
Idioms and Phrases
- Lost in translation: Used when something becomes unclear due to language differences. Example: "His instructions were lost in translation, and we couldn't figure out what to do."
- Make sense of: To understand something clearly. Example: "She took time to make sense of the complex problem, and it became comprehensible."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher used simple words to ensure the lesson on photosynthesis was comprehensible to her students.
Example 2: Even though the topic was challenging, the way he explained it made everything comprehensible.
Example 3: The instructions for assembling the toy were very comprehensible, making it easy for everyone to follow.
Fun Fact
The word "comprehensible" comes from the Latin word "comprehensibilis," which means "able to seize or grasp," reflecting the idea of understanding or grasping a concept.
Famous Quote
"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Hans Hofmann
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "comprehensible" mean?
a) Difficult to read
b) Easy to understand
c) Boring
d) Complicated
Answer: b) Easy to understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "comprehensible"?
a) Unclear
b) Confusing
c) Understandable
d) Ambiguous
Answer: c) Understandable
3. What is the opposite of "comprehensible"?
a) Clear
b) Simple
c) Incomprehensible
d) Obvious
Answer: c) Incomprehensible
4. Which sentence uses "comprehensible" correctly?
a) The story was very comprehensible and easy to follow.
b) The comprehensible tree was climbed by the children.
c) Comprehensible chocolate is my favourite treat.
d) The dog was comprehensible on the beach.
Answer: a) The story was very comprehensible and easy to follow.
5. What does the idiom "make sense of" mean?
a) To misunderstand something
b) To create something
c) To understand something clearly
d) To speak nonsense
Answer: c) To understand something clearly
