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 - 1995 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

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 officer urged the soldiers to gird up their loins for the task ahead. This means that soldiers should
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The officer urged the soldiers to gird up their loins for the task ahead" is that the soldiers should be on full alert. "Gird up your loins" is an idiomatic expression that means to prepare oneself for a difficult task or challenge ahead. It does not refer to waking up early, guarding one's loins, or wearing new uniform.

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