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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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
  • A. be more vigilant
  • B. work harder
  • C. cling to her books
  • D. examine both sides of a leaf
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27
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 woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
  • A. in both good and bad health
  • B. when he was fat and when he got thin
  • C. whether he was behaving well or badly
  • D. in both good and bad circumstances
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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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
  • A. arrest her
  • B. confront her
  • C. prove that she can make a mistake
  • D. make her agree that am right
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29
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 preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
  • A. there is a good side to all misfortunes
  • B. when there is life there is hope
  • C. to lose is a common noccurrence
  • D. everybody must encounter misfortune in life
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30
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
  • A. admit
  • B. pledge
  • C. declare
  • D. conclude
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