Post Utme Redeemers University 2021 English Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2021 Post Utme Redeemers University English examination.

Post Utme Redeemers University 2021 English Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 20 POST_UTME_REDEEMERS_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • ENGLISH • objective

The phrase 'give someone the cold shoulder' is an idiom that means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone. However, the phrase 'cold shoulder' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is served a cold meal. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'give someone the cold shoulder'?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The host gave the guest the cold shoulder and didn't even offer them a drink.
B. The restaurant served the customer a cold meal and apologized for the mistake.
C. The politician was accused of giving the cold shoulder to the protesters.
D. The teacher gave the student the cold shoulder and didn't even acknowledge their presence.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The host gave the guest the cold shoulder and didn't even offer them a drink.

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This is Post Utme Redeemers University 2021 English Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Redeemers University English examination.

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