CUET English - Choose the expressions which are examples of the figure of speech--Antithesis: A. To err is human, to forgive divine. B. He had his jest, and they had his estate. C. As spice flavours food, so variety makes life more pleasant. D. Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2026 20th May Shift 2

Medium

A, B and D only

B, C and D only

A, C and D only

A, B and C only

✅ Correct Option: 1

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CUET English 2026 20th May Shift 2 PYQs