Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning to the word in bold.

He is nothing more than a bookworm.

  1. person who looks like a worm

  2. person who devotes a lot of time to reading

  3. person who hates books

  4. knowledgeable person

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A bookworm refers to someone who devotes significant time to reading or studying books. The term is metaphorical - it doesn't literally mean looking like a worm. Option B correctly captures the essence of spending excessive time with books.

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