In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Ator led a dog's life for twenty years he stayed in the United Kingdom
A
lived a dirty life
B
was promiscuous
C
was domesticated
D
led an unhappy and troubled life
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that Ator's life for twenty years in the United Kingdom was difficult or challenging, and the phrase "led a dog's life" is an idiom that conveys a sense of a challenging or unhappy existence. Option D, "led an unhappy and troubled life," captures this meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6379)