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.
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