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Originally Posted by YuriTokoro
Columbine, thank you very much for the cultured and sophisticated answer.
Especially, ”to grasp/grab” is very helpful information.
I was wondering if you would mind if I use you answer in my own web site to benefit others. If you prefer that I don't, please let me know.  |
You're welcome, and you can use that if you want to, I don't mind. These kinds of subtle difference in meaning can be tough even for native speakers so I often look up the origin of the word as it sometimes explains the difference best.
Vis-a-vis your other question:
When you say “I have comprehension of the questions”, do you mean you understand what the questioner is asking? What’ the difference among them?:
1 I have comprehension of the questions.
O correct, but technically overloaded. "I comprehend the questions," is adequate. "I have comprehension of the questions" is similar to, "I have understanding of what you're saying," instead of "I understand what you're saying."
2 I comprehend the questions.
O Correct use.
3 I understand the questions.
O also correct.
Note: This only means you understand what the person is asking, not necessarily that you know the answer.