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  • Question 1
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    Fill in the blank with the correct option.
    Something that relates to everyone in the world ____.
    Solution
    Choice D is correct as 'universal' means relating to all people. Choice A means normal  Choice B means 'something that is easy to get' and Choice C means 'something that happens everyday' Choice D is correct.
  • Question 2
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    My life is a very happy dream.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the life of the speaker is compared to that of a happy dream, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 3
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    Select the option that is most similar in meaning to the word given below.
    WEARY 
    Solution
    'Weary' means very tired and weak, especially after hard work. E.g. I think he is a little weary after his long journey. 'Careless' means without any care and attention. 'Shivering' means shaking because of cold or fear. 'Troubled' means having problems. 'Weak' means not strong.
    Thus, option D is the most similar answer to the given word. 
  • Question 4
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    Books are her holiday.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, books have been compared to holidays due to how they take the woman away from the world around and relax her, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option B) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 5
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    Kate is a cheetah in her speed.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, Kate has been compared to a cheetah due to her fast speed, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 6
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    My mother's lap is a pillow.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the speaker's mother's lap has been compared to a pillow because of how comfortable it is to lay one's head on it, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 7
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    The given word in capital letters is followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    HOSTILITY 
    Solution
    'Hostility' means showing unfriendliness towards someone. E.g. They showed open hostility towards their new neighbours. 'Illness' means sickness. 'Enmity' means a feeling of hate and dislike. 'Disturbance' means violence or trouble. 'Derogatory' means showing strong disapproval. 
    Thus, option B is the most similar meaning of the given word.
  • Question 8
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:
    Her hair is silk.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the hair of the subject has been compared to silk due to its softness and sheen, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option B) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 9
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    A book is a journey into another world.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, reading a book has been compared to taking a journey into another world of adventures, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 10
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    I scanned the sea of faces in front of me.
    Solution
    The phrase 'sea of faces' is an idiom. It means 'lots of faces'.
    Option D is correct. Since the sentence consists of an idiom, it is the right answer.
    Options A, B and C are incorrect. These figures of speech do not appear in the sentence.
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