After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropr...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2009 (Objective)Subject:English Language
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
Answer Details
The correct interpretation for the sentence "The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining" is "there is a good side to all misfortunes." The preacher is encouraging those who lost their property not to give up hope, as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that in every negative situation, there is always a positive aspect to it. Just as how behind every dark cloud, there is a silver lining.