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 - 2001 (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 manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
Answer Details
The sentence states that "the manager hit the roof" when presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This is an idiomatic expression that means the manager became very angry or upset. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is:
"The manager became very angry when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project."