Multiple choice softskills leadership

"As silent as the dead" means ___.

  1. afraid to talk

  2. completely silent

  3. angry

  4. unwilling to talk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The simile means being completely and absolutely silent, like someone who has died and cannot speak. Option B correctly captures this meaning. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - the phrase isn't specifically about fear, anger, or reluctance, but about the degree of silence.

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