After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sen...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2015 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

Answer Details
The correct interpretation of the sentence is that the government troops were ready for peace. "Extending the olive branch" is a figurative expression that means to make a gesture of peace or reconciliation. Therefore, the government troops were offering peace to the rebels, rather than continuing the conflict.
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