"Apprehend" means to take into custody or grasp mentally. While "apprehend" sometimes means "understand," it is best to use "comprehend" because it's easier for most people to understand. For the purposes of this exercise, always use "comprehend" for "understand." The noun form, "apprehension," means a foreboding or dread of something. Example: Please apprehend the criminal.
"Comprehend" means to grasp mentally or understand fully. Example: Do you comprehend this material? The adjective "comprehensive" means all-inclusive or having a wide range. Example: Final exams are usually comprehensive because they include questions on all the material covered in a semester.
Practice What You've Learned
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Directions:
Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
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I have great (apprehension) (comprehension) about the dark forest.
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She enrolled in a (apprehensive) (comprehensive) English course.
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Due to his fearful demeanor, it was evident that he was very (apprehensive) (comprehensive) about going to school.
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I shall never (apprehend) (comprehend) why you acted that way.
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The suspect was (apprehended) (comprehended) and is now in police custody.
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She had a (apprehensive) (comprehensive) list of authors to pick from for the monthly readings.
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Are you able to (apprehend) (comprehend) the translated version?
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It can be difficult to fully (apprehend) (comprehend) the issue without studying the facts.
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I felt (apprehensive) (comprehensive) in his presence.
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A good Samaritan was (apprehended) (comprehended) in a case of mistaken identity.
