Question 47
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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EDO_L1
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objective
Read the following paragraph:
"When Chinedu heard that his project had been approved, he said, ‘I'm on cloud nine!' Later, when his brother failed the exam, he told him, ‘Don't cry over spilled milk.'"
Explain the meaning of each idiom and give a different example situation where each could be appropriately used.
Answer Options
A.
"On cloud nine" means feeling extremely sad; e.g., after his pet died, he was on cloud nine. "Cry over spilled milk" means to celebrate a small success; e.g., after scoring a goal, the coach told the players not to cry over spilled milk.
B.
"On cloud nine" means feeling extremely happy; e.g., after losing a game, Chinedu said he was on cloud nine. "Cry over spilled milk" means to waste time regretting something that cannot be undone; e.g., after passing an exam, the teacher told the student not to cry over spilled milk.
Correct Answer
C.
"On cloud nine" means feeling extremely happy; e.g., after winning a scholarship, Ama said she was on cloud nine. "Cry over spilled milk" means to waste time regretting something that cannot be undone; e.g., after a cancelled match, the coach told the players not to cry over spilled milk.
D.
"On cloud nine" means to waste time regretting something that cannot be undone; e.g., after a cancelled match, the coach said he was on cloud nine. "Cry over spilled milk" means feeling extremely happy; e.g., after winning a scholarship, Ama told her friend not to cry over spilled milk.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
"On cloud nine" means feeling extremely happy; e.g., after winning a scholarship, Ama said she was on cloud nine. "Cry over spilled milk" means to waste time regretting something that cannot be undone; e.g., after a cancelled match, the coach told the players not to cry over spilled milk.
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Edo L1
Question 47.
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2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
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