Which word in the fourth paragraph means "a steep rock face especially on the edge of a sea"?
A
Cliff
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B
Ledge
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C
Limb
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D
Fasten
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Solution
The correct option is B Cliff The word, 'cliff' refers to a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea. Hence, option A is correct.
The word, 'ledge' refers to a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or another surface. The word, 'limb' refers to the arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal or a bird's wing. It also refers to the branch of a tree. The word, 'fasten' is a verb which means 'close up or tie up something securely'.
Given the above meanings, options B, C and D are incorrect.