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2261. A _ is a short story, typically with animals as character, and often conveys a moral.

  • A. Legend
  • B. Myth
  • C. Mystery
  • D. Fable

Explanation: Fables are short stories that typically feature animals who behave and speak like humans. They are often used to convey a moral lesson or teach a life principle. This characteristic matches the description in the prompt.

Correct answer: Fable

2262. Comprehend key vocabulary: genocide

  • A. Murder of a family member
  • B. Extermination of an entire race or group
  • C. Assassination of a king
  • D. Self-destruction

Explanation: The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular Nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group is called genocide

Correct answer: Extermination of an entire race or group

2263. My _ says I still need glasses for my eyes.

  • A. Chemist
  • B. Conductor
  • C. Keeper
  • D. Optician

Explanation: Option A; chemist is a a person engaged in chemical research or experiments."chemists have developed catalysts that can turn low-grade fuels into petrol"Option B: conductor is a a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir. Option C: keeper is a a person who manages or looks after something or someone."I'm your friend, not your keeper"Option D: 'eyes' in the sentnce leads us to the right option 'optician'

Correct answer: Optician

2264. Comprehend key vocabulary:BIENNIAL

  • A. Plant that blooms twice a year
  • B. Occuring twice a year
  • C. Composed or created by two people
  • D. Occuring once every two years

Explanation: This question tests vocabulary. Meaning of "Biennial" is to "occur once every two years".

Correct answer: Occuring once every two years

2265. The tourists were mesmerized to see the beauty of K-2, and it was hard for them to take their eyes off it. Deduce the meaning of the underlined word:

  • A. spellbound
  • B. thrilled
  • C. excited
  • D. shocked

Explanation: Spellbound: This word means captivated or fascinated to the point of being speechless or motionless. This perfectly describes the tourists' reaction to K-2's beauty - they were so enthralled they couldn't look away.

Correct answer: spellbound

2266. Being imperious, he expected everyone to obey him. The most appropriate word to replace the underlined word will be:

  • A. peremptory
  • B. short-tempered
  • C. wise
  • D. abnormal

Explanation: Peremptory: This word means urgent and demanding, often in a way that leaves no room for discussion. It aligns well with the idea of expecting obedience without question.

Correct answer: peremptory

2267. If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. Which one of the following is the meaning of the underlined word?

  • A. pariah
  • B. favourite
  • C. messenger
  • D. flighter

Explanation: Pariah refers to someone who is excluded or ostracized from a group or society. This perfectly matches the situation of the wolf being rejected by its pack.

Correct answer: pariah

2268. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given: REAL

  • A. Copied
  • B. Idea
  • C. Original
  • D. Given

Explanation: Option C is correct because 'original' is the word most similar in meaning to 'real'.

Correct answer: Original

2269. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given. ABSOLUTE

  • A. Division
  • B. Complete
  • C. Small
  • D. Half

Explanation: Option B is correct because 'complete' is the word most similar in meaning to 'absolute'.

Correct answer: Complete

2270. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given. UNFOLD

  • A. Conceal
  • B. Withhold
  • C. Maintain
  • D. Elaborate

Explanation: Option D is correct because 'elaborate' is the word most similar in meaning to 'unfold'.

Correct answer: Elaborate