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WAEC - English Language (2001 - No. 22)

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.
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that
he was born into a rich family
his parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born
he was born in the age of miracle
his parents could not help him

Explanation

The phrase "born with a silver spoon in his mouth" is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone was born into a wealthy or privileged family,  implying that they had a life of comfort and advantage from the start.

 

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