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 - 1993 (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 debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery. This means that the team should not
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery" is that the team should not attempt to win cheap popularity.
To "play to the gallery" means to act or perform in a way that will appeal to the audience's emotions or prejudices rather than presenting a well-reasoned argument. The warning to make convincing points indicates that the team should focus on presenting strong arguments supported by evidence, rather than relying on pandering to the audience's emotions to win the debate.