After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence...
ENGLISH
WAEC 1991
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that
- A. the crisis was averted
- B. the peace meeting was deadlocked
- C. members disagreed on who should receive the flower pot
- D. the crisis escalated despite the peace meeting
Correct Answer: A. the crisis was averted
Explanation
Nip in the bud means to stop something at an early stage. Option A is therefore correct. ''The crisis was averted''. Averted means to prevent or stop something from happening.
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