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Question 27
From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence:

The teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher

  • A.did not mean what he said
  • B.was disappointed
  • C.was angry
  • D.tried to encourage
Objective

Question details

Exam body
UNILAG
Subject
English Language
Year
2014/2015
Question no.
#27
Type
Objective
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