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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver

  • A. increased his speed
  • B. became nervous
  • C. became suspicious
  • D. alerted the passengers
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

  • A. both old and new workers were paid
  • B. only newly employed workers were paid
  • C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive
  • D. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been 

  • A. severely criticised
  • B. highly praised
  • C. given the go-ahead
  • D. charged to court.
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The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents

  • A. continue to haunt us
  • B. have been experienced again
  • C. have been forgotten
  • D. cannot be wished away
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My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

  • A. very happy
  • B. quite eager
  • C. deeply disappointed
  • D. extremely afraid
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