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From the list of words in A to D, choose one that best describes the 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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27

In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

  • A. The solutions are many
  • B. The solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative
  • C. The solution can be found in one of the negative options
  • D. The solution is a negative one
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28

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.

  • A. The stadium was not filled because of the weather
  • B. The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
  • C. The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
  • D. The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The conference is biennial.

  • A. The conference lasts for two years
  • B. The conference is held once every other year
  • C. The conference is held twice every year
  • D. The conference is held twice in two years
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30

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

  • A. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
  • B. In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
  • C. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
  • D. In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
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