The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means...

WAEC 2000

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to

A. improve their behaviour
B. turn to the next page of their book
C. sir the leaves in the compost pit
D. strike a balance between play and hardwork

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

"Turn over a new leaf" is an idiomatic expression meaning to change one's ways or improve one's behaviour.

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