Working with Words · Q2
Q.Notice the underlined words in these sentences and tick the option that best explains their meaning.
(a) “What a thunderclap these words were to me!” — The words were
(i) loud and clear.
(ii) startling and unexpected.
(iii) pleasant and welcome.
(b) “When a people are enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they had the key to their prison.” — It is as if they have the key to the prison as long as they
(i) do not lose their language.
(ii) are attached to their language.
(iii) quickly learn the conqueror's language.
(c) “Don't go so fast, you will get to your school in plenty of time.” — You will get to your school
(i) very late.
(ii) too early.
(iii) early enough.
(d) “I never saw him look so tall.” — M. Hamel
(a) had grown physically taller
(b) seemed very confident
(c) stood on the chair.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →The correct options are (a) ii, (b) i, (c) iii, (d) b — each phrase is figurative, not literal.
- (a) “What a thunderclap these words were to me!” — a thunderclap is sudden and shocking, so the words were (ii) startling and unexpected.
- (b) “...as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they had the key to their prison” — to “hold fast” means to keep and not let go, so the meaning is (i) do not lose their language.
- (c) “Don't go so fast, you will get to your school in plenty of time” — “in plenty of time” means with time to spare, so you will get there (iii) early enough. …
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