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English II · End Term · 3 Sept 2023 · May 2023 term · Set QPF1-S2

Question 13: What is the meaning of 'play the fool' ?

Question 13

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What is the meaning of 'play the fool' ?

  1. A

    To be an unnoticed observer

  2. B

    To behave comically, often to amuse others

  3. C

    To give away a secret

  4. D

    To become disordered

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Correct answer

  • B

    To behave comically, often to amuse others

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Question 13 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 3 Sept 2023, in the May 2023 term (IIT M FOUNDATION ET1 EXAM QPF1 S2 03 Sep). It carries 1 mark.

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