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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.
When Joe was threatened with suspension he made a clean breast of his offence. This means that Joe
  • A. ran away
  • B. made friends with the other offenders
  • C. told the whole truth
  • D. pleaded innocence
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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.
When Eunice was discharged from hospital she was a shadow of her former self. This means that she
  • A. looked like a shadow
  • B. was withdrwn
  • C. had changed a little
  • D. was thin and weak
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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.
Chinwe can be stubborn yet I have a soft spot for her. This means that I
  • A. am fond of Chinwe even through she is stubborn
  • B. alone know how to control Chinwe
  • C. dislike Chinwe for stubborness
  • D. have a cure for her stubbornness
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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 principal is high-handed with his staff. This means that the principal
  • A. respects his staff highly
  • B. is very friendly and easy-going with his staff
  • C. uses his authority over his staff sternly
  • D. shakes hands with his staff frequently
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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 loan was taken on a gentleman''s agreement. This mean that
  • A. there was no documentation of the loan
  • B. two gentlemen witnessed the loan
  • C. the loan was granted
  • D. the loan was not be repaid
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