Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the simile: As brittle as _______ Option 1: coal Option 2: glass Option 3: iron Option 4: stone

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CUET English 2025 23 May Shift 2

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coal

glass

iron

stone

✅ Correct Option: 2

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