After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. We wer...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2014 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

Answer Details
The phrase "let off the hook" is an idiom that means to be released from blame or obligation. Therefore, the interpretation that Tom had not been punished is the most appropriate for the sentence.

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