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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 drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was
  • A. reckless
  • B. suspicious
  • C. careful
  • D. offensive
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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 students were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should
  • A. obey the authorities
  • B. organize themselves properly
  • C. leave matters as they are now
  • D. be as watchful as sleeping dogs
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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.
From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that Ngozi is _____

  • A. arrogant
  • B. cautious
  • C. inexperienced
  • D. uncivilized
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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 economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that
  • A. people's income exceed their expenditure
  • B. most people are extravagant with their income
  • C. people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
  • D. most people engage in activities that bring them extra pay
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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.

Since I found out his hypocritical nature, I have been keeping him at arm''s length. This means that I
  • A. avoid being familiar with him
  • B. ignore his advice
  • C. report him to the authorities
  • D. stop visiting him
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