WAEC - English Language (2017 - No. 62)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My mother ______ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night
did not take kind
does not take kind
did not take kindly
does not take kindly
설명
"Take kindly to"is an idiomatic expression that means to react favourably or approvingly to something, or conversely, to react unfavourably or disapprovingly. The phrase "did not take kindly" shows disapproval or dissatisfaction with a particular action or situation.
The sentence conveys that the speaker's mother did not react favourably to the fact that the speaker left the dishes unwashed since last night.