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The words ‘grip’, ‘dawn’. ‘usher’, ‘coin’, ‘passport’ have a literal as well as a figurative meaning. Write pairs of sentences using each word in the literal as well as figurative sense. - English Core

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The words ‘grip’, ‘dawn’. ‘usher’, ‘coin’, ‘passport’ have a literal as well as a figurative meaning. Write pairs of sentences using each word in the literal as well as figurative sense.

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1) grip:
a) She was excellent during the rock-climbing session. She has a good grip.
b) The movement of 'India Against corruption' has gripped the minds of Indians.

2) dawn:
a) The day dawned with a clear sky.
b) Suddenly, the idea dawned on him.

3) usher:
a) The waiter ushered them to their seats.
b) The Green Movement ushered in a new era of awareness.

4) Coin:
a) I have ten coins of Rs. 5.
b) The term was coined by a famous philosopher.

5) passport:
a) He has just got his passport made to visit his uncle in the USA.
b) Education is the passport to a bright future.

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