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 secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
Answer Details
This sentence is an idiomatic expression that means the secretary's vote of thanks was insincere or not genuine. The phrase "ring true" implies that something is believable or genuine, and in this context, it suggests that the speaker believes the secretary's words of appreciation were not sincere. Therefore, the correct interpretation of the sentence is that the vote of thanks was not sincere.