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 Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim
A
started clearing the bush
B
failed to go straight to the point
C
went to the bush
D
stated his case very clearly
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23997)