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The phrase "caged like a prisoner" most likely means:

medium MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · A Tiger in the Zoo
  1. Freedom
  2. Imprisonment or confinement
  3. Excitement
  4. Loneliness
Answer
Imprisonment or confinement

The correct answer is Imprisonment or confinement — Choose the meaning that captures this idea

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that "caged" and "prisoner" both suggest restriction of movement
  2. Identify that the phrase emphasises the loss of freedom
  3. Choose the meaning that captures this idea
Common mistake: Choosing a literal meaning such as a physical cage

Concept tested: Metaphorical expression

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