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.
You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek" is "you don't mean what you are saying". This is an idiomatic expression that means the speaker is being sarcastic or insincere. The phrase "tongue in cheek" means that the speaker is not being serious and is not expressing their true feelings or opinions. Therefore, this sentence implies that the speaker is being ironic or humorous and is not actually saying what they appear to be saying.