After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose which interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Most appropriate
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose which interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
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We must first take stock of a situation before acting. This means we must first….2.
Keita ruled his household with a heavy hand. This means that 3.
‘We want to keep the party we are having for John a surprise; so we should all remain tight-lipped about it. ’ This means that the people should 4.
When the new treasurer mentioned his idea to committee, the chairman said that it was out of the question. What the chairman meant by this was that5.
Even though he was attacked by a large band of robbers, the traveller kept his head. This means that the traveller 6.
Dishonesty among public officials has cut a swathe through the government. This means that dishonesty has ….7.
The team manager replaced his goalkeeper because he felt he couldn’t cut it. This means that he felt the goalkeeper …..8.
Technology is somehow harmful today because of the mouse miles on many youth. This infers that many young people 9.
That very truck is off-road. This means that the truck is 10.
The secretary has advised the board to take one thing at a time when making decisions. This means the board should