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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school

A
missed the debate
B
won the debate
C
choose the date for debate
D
had very good points
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22

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we

A
discussed some issues
B
treated many issues
C
used a lot of space
D
argued about many things
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23

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means

A
we saw Ada for the first time
B
we saw Ada dancing with everyone
C
Ada didn't want us to see her dancing
D
we were surprised to see Ada dancing
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24

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

A
supported the wrong person
B
argued blindly
C
abandoned this position
D
bet on a loosing horse
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25

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they

A
were being honest
B
did not know the truth
C
did not know enough about the matter
D
knew more than they were prepared to say
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26

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out

A
what has made him become lean
B
what he was spending his money
C
why he was upset
D
why he ignored him
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27

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me

A
dizzy
B
angry
C
sad
D
anxious
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28

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he

A
succeeded finally
B
accepted defeat
C
gained confidence
D
became indifferent
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29

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have

A
been defeated three times
B
defeated three teams consectively
C
been defeated by three teams
D
suffered three consecutive defeats
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30

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being

A
applauded
B
picketed
C
criticized
D
shielded
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