MCQ Subject: Verbal Ability & Cloze Test

In the sentence, ‘The city of Paris wept at the loss of its beloved artist’, the figure of speech used is best described as:

The new policy, criticized for widening economic gaps, has been ___________ by labour unions and social activists.

Despite the optimistic forecasts, the actual economic growth ___________ significantly from the projected figures.

Which word best describes the tone of the statement, ‘The once-trusted ally’s actions were a stark betrayal of our partnership?’

The new policy, _______ to reduce carbon emissions, has been met with skepticism by industrial leaders.

What does the idiom ‘Cost an arm and a leg’ primarily mean in English?