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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 greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?

  • A. lacks foresight
  • B. has no self-confidence
  • C. has bad sight
  • D. is easily deceived
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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.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
  • A. make his fortune somewhere else
  • B. seek revenge
  • C. seek refuge
  • D. avoid being publicly humiliated
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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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
  • A. does not like him
  • B. is very upset about the matter
  • C. has taken the matter very lightly
  • D. has had a serious talk with him
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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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
  • A. delightful
  • B. frightening
  • C. interesting
  • D. exciting
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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 the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
  • A. was not injured
  • B. held his head high
  • C. remained calm
  • D. hid himself
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