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From options A to D choose the best explanation for the sentence: The new Headmaster ...

From options A to D choose the best explanation for the sentence:

The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together
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  • A He expected that the men would cooperate with him.
  • B He thought that the men would compose themselves at work.
  • C He was certain that they would resign en masse.
  • D He was certain that their condition would improve under him.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The correct explanation for the sentence "The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together" is:

A. He expected that the men would cooperate with him.

Explanation:
- The phrase "pull together" is an idiom that means to work cooperatively or unite in effort toward a common goal.
- Option A accurately reflects the headmaster's hope that the men would work together and cooperate.

So, A is the best explanation.

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