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 - 1997 (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 listeners were swept off their feet by the politician's arguments. This means that the politician
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is "completely impressed everybody." The phrase "swept off their feet" implies that the listeners were so impressed by the politician's arguments that they were carried away by them, suggesting a strong emotional reaction. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence, as they do not convey the same level of positive impact as "completely impressed everybody."