Some troubles with the multiple choice exercises

[Raiph]

I had made some mistakes over the following exercises
1. Older people always enjoy the ( )of their relatives.
A. company B. accompaniment C. companion D. compassion
My answer: C
Suggested answer:A

2.This old piece of( )seems to have been left in the backyard for gatheringdust.
A. furniture B. furnishing C. item D. goods
My answer:B
Suggested answer:A

3.The meeting room because( )long before the meeting egan, and many late comers had to stay ouside in the cold.
A. occupied B. engaged C. filled D. packed
My answer:A
Suggested answer:D

4.The police had a hard time discovering the ( ) of a secret hiding place used by the smugglers.
A. spot B. location C. scene D. point
My answer:A
Suggested answer:B

5.Betwwen 1845and 1847 the Irish population was ( ) by 25% through famine and emigration.
A. decreased B. cut C. lowered D. reduced
My answer:C
Suggested answer:D

[Casiopea]

Hi Raiph.

1. a companion is a person; e.g., traveling companion, or an animal; e.g., a pet

2. the word furnishings refers to furnture and fittings in a room

3. packed means overcrowded
The meeting room became packed long before the meeting began, and many late comers had to stay ouside in the cold.

4. spot refers to a particular place, where as location tells us where something is located. Try, The police had a hard time discovering the exact spot...

5. decrease is to make or become smaller, or fewer, whereas reduce is to make or become less.

Hope that helps.

[Raiph]

Thank you very much

[Casiopea]

You're most welcome, Raiph.