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 - 1998 (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.
My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has" is that he is "excessively generous". The phrase "to a fault" means that someone has a flaw or a weakness in their character or behavior that causes them to do something excessively, even when it is not good for them. In this case, Gajere is so generous that it might be detrimental to his own well-being, which suggests that he is excessively generous.