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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: Fable2262. 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 group2263. 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: Optician2264. 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 years2265. 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: spellbound2266. 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: peremptory2267. 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: pariah2268. 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: Original2269. 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: Complete2270. 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