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'Or is it some humble lay Familiar matter of today?' In the above lines the word 'humble' means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. weak
  2. cowardly
  3. insignificant
  4. meek

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: insignificant

Explanation: Context: In poetry, the word 'humble' can mean 'simple', 'ordinary', or 'insignificant'. In the given line, it refers to a modest or simple subject, not weak or cowardly. 1. weak ❌ – not related. 2. cowardly ❌ – wrong meaning. 3. insignificant ✅ – correct; means ordinary or unimportant. 4. meek ❌ – means gentle or submissive. Correct/Example Sentence: In the poem, the word 'humble' signifies something small or insignificant.