Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

a

taught us the riot act

b

cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots

c

warned us to stop making trouble

d

encouraged us to make trouble

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luna1234
4 years ago

I thought riot act was a warning

B3cca
2 years ago

To read someone the riot act means to chastise or warn the person not to do something so the right answer is option C not D.

to read someone a riot act means to warn them about an action they’ve done, so the answer is not correct.

ajokxy
3 years ago

The correct answer is C

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