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Question 276:
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate foreach sentence.<br/><br/>Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleagues was willing to hold brief for her. This means that:
  • A Her colleagues were afraid licine
  • B She was not trusted
  • C Her colleagues do not want to represent her
  • D She had quarreled with her colleagues.
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Question 277:
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation thatyou consider most appropriate for each sentence. <br/><br/>Telling lies has become second nature to Kunle. This means that Kunle
  • A Rarely tells lies
  • B Always tells lies
  • C Tells lies only on second thoughts
  • D Learnt to tell lies from childhood
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Question 278:
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation thatyou consider most appropriate for each sentence.<br/><br/>For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on check. This means that everybody ________
  • A Should push with his hands
  • B Will have travel by sea
  • C Must cooperate
  • D Should take a rest before continuing the task
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Question 279:
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. <br/><br/>The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by
  • A Everybody in the society
  • B Only those who were invited
  • C Very important people
  • D Only the educated people
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Question 280:
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the Interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. <br/><br/>l want you to keep an eye on that child, This means that I want you to
  • A Discipline the child
  • B Keep the child busy all the time
  • C Punish the child if he misbehave
  • D Watch the child all the time
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