WAEC - English Language (2000 - No. 23)

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
 
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
 
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
 
When the accountant made those remarks he knew that he was putting his job on the line. This means that the accountant was
risking losing his job
announcing his resignation
urging people to take his profession
revealing secrets about his job

Explanation

The phrase "putting his job on the line" means that the accountant was taking a risk that could result in him losing his job.

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