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 - 2000 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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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 newly acquired air-bus plane is a white elephant. This means that the plane is
Answer Details
The sentence "The newly acquired air-bus plane is a white elephant" means that the plane is very costly but worthless. A white elephant is a term used to describe an expensive possession that is more of a burden than a benefit. In this case, it means that the air-bus plane is very expensive to acquire, maintain and operate but it's not worth it as it doesn't bring any significant value or benefit.

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