Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the key word.

Chaff

  1. Spilt

  2. Rubbish

  3. Careful

  4. Spy out
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chaff refers to the protective husks surrounding grain during threshing, or metaphorically to worthless things. 'Rubbish' captures this sense of useless material that should be discarded. The other options ('spilt', 'careful', 'spy out') are unrelated in meaning.

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