Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. For all he cared: the game...

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. For all he cared: the game was as good as lost

A. He did not care if the game as lost
B. He could not care less if the game was lost
C. He was almost certain that the game would be lost
D. He was afraid the game would be lost

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The expression “for all he cared” means that someone is completely unconcerned or indifferent about something. So the sentence: For all he cared, the game was as good as lost means he did not care at all whether the game was lost or not.

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