Question

2)
Which of the following is closer in meaning to the term, "On the brink of?
(A) at the end of
(B) on the verge of
(C) in front of
(D) over the edge of
3)
Give the verb form of little.
(A) belittle
(C) alittle
(B) bilittle
(D) unlittle
4)
Which statement shows the seagull's lack of confidence in flying?
(A) The sea gull was alone on the ledge
(B) The sea gull's attempt to flap his wings
(C) The sea gull ran forward to the brink of the ledge
(D) The sea gull ran away back to the little hole under the ledge​

Answer 1

Answer:

1). ( d)

2).( a)

3).( c)

4).( d)

Answer 2

Answers: (2) on the verge of, (3) belittle, (4) The seagull ran away back to the little hole under the ledge​.

• The phrase "on the verge of" is closer in meaning to the term, "On the brink of". (Option B).
• The word "belittle" is the verb form of little. (Option A).
• The statement "The seagull ran away back to the little hole under the ledge​" shows the seagull's lack of confidence in flying. (Option D).