MCQs

A façade is an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

The sun 'smiling' suggests a warm, happy, and pleasant day.

Volatile describes something that is liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

The text says: 'Flight 402 departs at 10 AM'.

The verbs 'coughed' and 'sputtered' attribute human-like signs of distress to the car, indicating it was failing.

Vitriolic describes criticism that is filled with bitter, hateful, or angry words.

Describing silence as 'heavy' and 'suffocating' creates a tense, uncomfortable, and expectant mood.

The instructions say not to open it for the first twenty minutes, implying you can open it after that.

Bit at his skin' is a tactile sensation, appealing to the sense of touch.

Incontrovertible means not able to be denied or disputed; it is absolute fact.

Leaden' implies heavy and difficult to move, describing the sensation of fatigue in his legs.

The passage states: 'On Thursdays, it closes at 5 PM.'

A 'guardian' protects, so the metaphor suggests the mountain 'protects' the valley.

Disdain is the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect, which is contempt.

Comparing the clock to a heartbeat using 'as/like' (implied/stated) suggests the steady, rhythmic nature of the ticking.

The passage confirms: 'By 1950, they shifted to calculators.'

Meteoric growth is rapid, sudden, and dramatic, often compared to the speed of a falling star or meteor.

Fragrance' directly relates to the sense of smell.

Callous means showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.