After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that...

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

Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.

  • A. be further baffled
  • B. hear the same old story
  • C. hear another drab story
  • D. be further deceived

Correct Answer: D. be further deceived

Explanation

Cock-and-bull story: a story that is obviously not true, especially one given as an excuse.

Therefore the speaker does not want to be deceived.



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