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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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they

  • A. were always angry with each other
  • B. always wore daggers
  • C. were good at drawing daggers
  • D. were fighting everybody
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5272

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 book has become dog-eared through use. This means that

  • A. the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
  • B. my book is designed like dog's ears
  • C. my book is torn
  • D. my book is indispensable
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5273

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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is

  • A. a kind capitalist
  • B. a thoughtful capitalist
  • C. an old capitalist
  • D. an unbending capitalist
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5274

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.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will

  • A. respect me
  • B. hate herself
  • C. apologize
  • D. be ashamed
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5275

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.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked

  • A. about buying things from the shop
  • B. about their job
  • C. all the time
  • D. about taking me to shop
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