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  1. The correct answer is "Welcome rug" or "Welcome mat". We rub our shoes or feet on the welcome mat and it always welcomes us.

    The correct answer is “Welcome rug” or “Welcome mat”. We rub our shoes or feet on the welcome mat and it always welcomes us.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    Paper is to thin as flea is to tiny. Flea is a very small and thin insect which feeds on blood of mammals and birds. Reason: A paper is thin. Similarly, a flea is a tiny insect. Hence like paper is thin, flea is tiny.

    Paper is to thin as flea is to tiny. Flea is a very small and thin insect which feeds on blood of mammals and birds.

    Reason: A paper is thin. Similarly, a flea is a tiny insect. Hence like paper is thin, flea is tiny.

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    Rigid is to flexible as contained is to infinite. It is because rigid is antonym (opposite) of flexible. Similarly contained means limited while infinite refers to unlimited.

    Rigid is to flexible as contained is to infinite. It is because rigid is antonym (opposite) of flexible. Similarly contained means limited while infinite refers to unlimited.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven
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    Invisible is to see as unattainable is to reach. Reason: Invisible is the antonym of seeing. Similarly unattainable is the antonym of reach. Hence like invisible is the opposite of see, unattainable is the opposite of reach.

    Invisible is to see as unattainable is to reach.

    Reason: Invisible is the antonym of seeing. Similarly unattainable is the antonym of reach. Hence like invisible is the opposite of see, unattainable is the opposite of reach.

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  1. In English Grammar, give and take are verbs which signify action. Give, according to dictionary, means, "to transfer the possession of something to someone". On the other hand, Take, according to dictionary, means, "to reach for and hold something".  In this context, a teacher or examiner gives (traRead more

    In English Grammar, give and take are verbs which signify action. Give, according to dictionary, means, “to transfer the possession of something to someone”. On the other hand, Take, according to dictionary, means, “to reach for and hold something”. 

    In this context, a teacher or examiner gives (transfers the paper) to the student while the student (holds that paper). Hence

    • A teacher gives the test; and,
    • A student gives the test.
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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The title of the poem "Wind" is symbolic and carries a deep and profound meaning. In the beginning,  the poet is asking the wind to not ruin everything. However in stanza, we find that wind represents the problems and challenges which we face in our life. It (problems and challenges) is harsh on thoRead more

    The title of the poem “Wind” is symbolic and carries a deep and profound meaning. In the beginning,  the poet is asking the wind to not ruin everything. However in stanza, we find that wind represents the problems and challenges which we face in our life.

    It (problems and challenges) is harsh on those who are weak and fragile but it makes one strong and successful who has firm determination and will power. This is why the poet says that it blows out weak fires and makes strong fires roar and flourish.

    In other words, the problems which we face in life make us strong, experienced and finally lead to success. But we need to be brave and courageous enough to face them.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The poem Wind by Subramania Bharati does not have a rhyme scheme. It is written in Blank Verse. Read summary of this poem.

    The poem Wind by Subramania Bharati does not have a rhyme scheme. It is written in Blank Verse.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The moral of the poem Wind is that wind (which symbolises problems and challenges of life) is there for a reason. We cannot stop it nor can escape it. The only option is to either face it with boldness or fail. Hence, we should have strong will power, goal and firm determination. Those who lack willRead more

    The moral of the poem Wind is that wind (which symbolises problems and challenges of life) is there for a reason. We cannot stop it nor can escape it. The only option is to either face it with boldness or fail. Hence, we should have strong will power, goal and firm determination. Those who lack will power fail miserably.

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