Practice Questions

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.