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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 party was really going with a swing when somebody called me out. This means that when I was called out the party was
  • A. just starting
  • B. almost ended
  • C. about mid-way
  • D. very enjoyable
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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 boys ran away with their tails between their legs: This shows that the boy left
  • A. as great winners
  • B. completely defeated
  • C. utterly confused
  • D. after destroying so much
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28
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.
He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat. This means that I knew he was
  • A. relying on some else's ideas
  • B. merely relying on what he had studied
  • C. talking very modestly
  • D. claiming what he knew nothing about
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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.
My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one

  • A. get very worried
  • B. enjoy one's journey
  • C. feel very bored
  • D. feel very relaxed
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30
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.
It is really hard to come to terms with going blind. This means that if one goes blind one
  • A. finds it easy to accept
  • B. has no choice but to adjust
  • C. finds if difficult to accept
  • D. gradually gets used to it
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