Which word can mean 'a stage in a person's life'?

• A. Chapter
• B. Chart
• C. Clause
• D. Coalesce

Answer: (A)

This item tests how we map everyday life to common book imagery. A stage in a person’s life is most naturally described as a chapter, because a chapter marks a distinct section with its own stories, growth, and changes—just like moving from one phase of life to another. People say “a new chapter in life” to signal transition and progression, which helps convey the sense of moving forward and evolving.

The other words don’t fit that sense. A chart is a diagram or graph used to present data, not a phase of life. A clause is a grammatical unit or a conditional part of a sentence, not a period of life. Coalesce means to come together or merge into a single whole, which describes combining things, not describing a life stage.