Answer number 1 :

a) In the context of the passage, “circumspect” and “wary” collectively denote shakespeare’s
deliberate and conscientious approach to his conduct. They underscore his inclination
toward discretion and vigilance, with a specific focus on how he presented himself, all in a
concerted effort to mitigate the prospect of drawing excessive attention or becoming a
subject of heightened scrutiny or potential risk.
b) Root : Spect ( Suffix : -tare ) Spectare
Root : Spect ( suffix : -acle ) spectacle
c) “Circum-“ linguistically denotes the concept of “encircling” or “surrounding”. It denotes the
spatial or conceptual act of encircling comprehensively or in an all-encompassing manner.
“Spect-“ Inherently denotes the act of “gazing upon” or “engaging in the deliberate
observation with a focused and attentive mindset”.

Answer number 2 :

a) In “The study of these question about sound is called acoustics” the ‘acoustics’ it is denoted
as the academic discipline that is intimately associated with the study of sound and its
inherent characteristics. This association is clarified by the statement, “The study of these
questions about sound is called acoustics”.
b) In “The cymbal shakes rapidly, and this vibration causes the tiny particles in the air around it
to vibrate” sentence. The ‘vibrate’ severs as an indicator that it pertains to the brisk and
recurrent to and-fro motion of either an object or particles. This definition aligns with widely
acknowledge conventional interpretation of the term.
c) “high-pitched” denotes a sound characterized by an increased frequency or pitch level.

Answer number 3 :

a) 1. Who
2. Whose
3. Where
4. When
5. When / on which

b) 1) “an Irish holiday”

2) “the patron saint of Ireland”
 3) “green clothes decorated with the shamrock”

c) 1) “and” ( St Patrick, whose father ‘and’ France, where he lived )