Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
The author says: 'The politician's promises were like autumn leaves—plentiful at first, but easily blown away by the first wind of reality.' What does this mean?
AThe politician loves nature.
BThe promises were not sincere or easily broken.
CThe politician is very old.
DAutumn is the best time for elections.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The promises were not sincere or easily broken.
The simile suggests that the promises lacked substance and could not survive actual challenges.
Share this question
More from Comprehension
- A woman is carrying a briefcase, wearing a formal suit, and checking her watch frequently while standing at the bus stop. Where is she likely going?
- Read the passage: Computers are very useful machines. They can solve math problems and store information. Today, almost every school has a computer lab. Question: What can computers do according to the text?
- The small shop on the corner has 'Closing Down Sale' signs. What will happen to the shop soon?
- The lights in the theater dimmed, and the audience stopped talking. What is most likely to happen next?
- Read the passage: Space exploration helps us understand our place in the universe. Missions to Mars and the Moon provide valuable scientific data. However, these missions are very expensive. Question: What is a disadvantage of space exploration mentioned?