After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that...

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

While paying a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo

A. promises to bring two birds home
B. takes part in a double deal
C. hopes to achieve two aims with one action
D. intends to do two things at the same time

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" means accomplishing two goals simultaneously. The sentence suggests that while visiting his uncle, Ayo has an additional objective he hopes to achieve during the same visit.

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