MCQs

Arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Crisp' and 'cold glass of water' are tactile and taste-related sensations.

The text says: 'Breakfast is served from 7 AM to 9 AM.'

Clandestine means kept secret or done secretively, especially because it is illicit.

Blinking lights' is a visual image, appealing to the sense of sight.

Reticent means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

The text states: 'Participants must be at least 18.'

Kissing' the flowers implies a soft, gentle, and nurturing action.

A foray is a sudden attack or incursion, or in this context, a sudden venture into a new field.

A 'painting of serenity' suggests the landscape is beautiful, still, and calm, like a peaceful work of art.

The text says: 'boots in the field'.

Vindictive means having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Howled' is a sound, so the simile appeals to the sense of hearing.

Surreptitious means kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

A melody is pleasant, so comparing a voice to one suggests a beautiful and soothing quality.

Dancing leaves' gives the leaves a light, active, and playful quality.

Exacerbated means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

The early-bird sale is from 8 AM to 10 AM, meaning it ends at 10 AM.

Clear as crystal' is a standard comparison to emphasize high clarity or transparency.